NHTSA Complaint #11482195 — 2016 KIA SPORTAGE

ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11482195
Vehicle	2016 KIA SPORTAGE
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	March 31, 2022
Date Filed	August 31, 2022
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	IA

Consumer Description

Called local Kia dealer about part because my engine light is on and black liquid is dripping from underneath the front end. The dealer in Iowa said the Kia corporation in CA has no remedy or part so they can’t help me and they hope I don’t catch on fire. This is my only means of transportation and my teenager drives it occasionally. Hoping I don’t catch on fire is unacceptable. I am also paying $393 a month for a car payment for a car I can’t drive or if I do, I risk injury or death.

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