| Components - Details | |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Complaint Number: 006121799 | Incident Date: Dec, 31 2005 |
| Consumer's City: TOLEDO | Consumer's State: OH |
| Vehicle Transmission Type: AUTO | Manufacturers Name: Kia Motors America |
| Model Name: SPORTAGE | Model Year: 2001 |
| Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No | Component's Description: Fuel system, gasoline |
| Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No | Persons Injured: 0 |
| Vehicle's VIN#: KNDJB723215 | Date added to File: May, 23 2021 |
| Date Complaint Received: Oct, 03 2007 | Complaint Type: EVOQ |
| Incident Reported To Police: No | Purchase Date: Jul, 31 2004 |
| Was Original Owner: No | Anti-lock Brakes: No |
| Number of Cylinders: 4 | Date of Manufacturer: - |
| Was Vehicle Towed: - | Description of the Complaints: Tl*the contact owns a 2001 kia sportage. when the heat is activated, a strong gaseous odor comes through the vents. the vehicle was taken to a shop, but the mechanic could not find anything wrong. the vents were not cleaned and no components were replaced. the vehicle will be taken to a dealer for a diagnosis. the current mileage was 90,000 and failure mileage was 70,000. the consumer stated has to drive with the windows down due to the intense odor. updated 1/24/08 *tr |
