NHTSA Complaint #11228475 — 2012 KIA SPORTAGE
ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 11228475 |
| Vehicle | 2012 KIA SPORTAGE |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 92,000 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | PA |
Consumer Description
DRIVING TO WORK WHEN THE CAR MADE A SUDDEN KNOCKING NOISE THEN COMPLETELY SHUT OFF. I WAS ON A CURVE IN A ROAD AND THIS WAS A DANGEROUS PLACE TO BE BROKEN DOWN. I HAD THE CAR TOWED TO KIA GATEWAY IN WARRINGTON, PA. AND WAS TOLD THE CAR HAD A CATASTROPHIC ENGINE FAILURE.THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS PRIOR TO THIS FAILURE. I ALSO HAVE MAINTAINTED THE CAR WITH PROPER OIL CHANGES AND MAINTENANCE.
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