NHTSA Complaint #11463977 — 2005 KIA SPORTAGE UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11463977
Vehicle	2005 KIA SPORTAGE
Component	UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Date of Incident	February 9, 2022
Date Filed	May 9, 2022
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	WV

Consumer Description

My 2005 Kia Sportage dropped on the rear drivers side. The rear drivers side rear constant velocity axle fell out when the rear sub-frame separated from the suspension and split apart. This caused the tire and wheel to angle to 45 degrees out from bottom to top. The rust and corrosion caused a complete failure of the sub-frame's ability to hold the rear wheels on. This was at low speed. This is a well maintained vehicle with no other problems, the engine had been replaced 5-6 years ago. The Kia Sportage of this year range is a commonly used car still utilized today. If this had happened at highway speed it would have been a disaster.

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