NHTSA Complaint #10968927 — 2005 KIA SPORTAGE UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10968927
Vehicle	2005 KIA SPORTAGE
Component	UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Date of Incident	March 28, 2017
Date Filed	March 28, 2017
Mileage	124,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	PA

Consumer Description

FRAME CORROSION/PERFORATION IN REAR END. MECHANIC SAYS IT IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE AND CAN'T PASS SAFETY INSPECTION AS REAR AXLE COULD BREAK OFF AT ANY TIME. THIS SEEMS TO BE A WELL DOCUMENTED ISSUE FOR THIS VEHICLE. VEHICLE IS A TOTAL FINANCIAL LOSS FOR ME NOW.

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