NHTSA Complaint #10344121 — 2005 KIA SPORTAGE

STEERING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number 10344121
Vehicle 2005 KIA SPORTAGE
Component STEERING
Date of Incident
Date Filed
Mileage 129,000 miles
Crash No
Fire No
Injuries 0
Deaths 0
Vehicle Towed No
State CA

Consumer Description

WHEN ACCELERATING WITH LOAD ON ENGINE GOING UP HILL, JUST BEFORE THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTS INTO GEAR THE POWER STEERING WILL LOCK-UP. THE MOMENTARY LOSS OF STEERING WHILE ON MOUNTAINOUS ROADS MAKES FOR A VERY DANGEROUS JOURNEY HOME. *TR

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