NHTSA Complaint #11022529 — 2005 KIA SPORTAGE

STRUCTURE:BODY issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11022529
Vehicle	2005 KIA SPORTAGE
Component	STRUCTURE:BODY
Date of Incident	September 9, 2017
Date Filed	September 10, 2017
Mileage	145,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CT

Consumer Description

REAR SUBFRAME ROTTED OUT. (,UNSAFE TO DRIVE). KIA SPORTAGE 2005 LOOK LIKE 30 YEARS OLD.

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