NHTSA Complaint #11464420 — 2012 KIA SPORTAGE
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 11464420 |
| Vehicle | 2012 KIA SPORTAGE |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 170,000 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | WA |
Consumer Description
The contact owns a 2012 Kia Sportage. The contact stated that while driving, the vehicle failed to exceed 20 MPH. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic on several occasions to be diagnosed. The contact was informed of a rod bearing and knock sensor failures. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V224000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The approximately failure mileage was 170,000.
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