NHTSA Complaint #10028616 — 1998 KIA SPORTAGE LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10028616
Vehicle	1998 KIA SPORTAGE
Component	LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Date of Incident	March 3, 2000
Date Filed	July 19, 2003
Mileage	5,900 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	NY

Consumer Description

CONTINUAL FAILURE OF BATTERY , REPLACED 5 TIMES AND REPLACED ALTERNATOR BUT CONTIUES TO HAVE BATTERY FAILURE ALSO WINDOWS AND DOOR LCKS GO ON AND OFF BY THEMSELVES.*AK

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