NHTSA Complaint #706693 — 1997 KIA SPORTAGE STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR

Complaint Details

ODI Number	706693
Vehicle	1997 KIA SPORTAGE
Component	STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Date of Incident	May 19, 1999
Date Filed	May 20, 1999
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	PA

Consumer Description

THIS IS THE MOST UNRELIABLE VEHICLE THAT I HAVE EVER OWNED-SOMEONE SHOULD DO SOMETHING ABOUT ALL OF THESE PROBLEMS OCCURRING WITH KIA'S. NO SAFETY DEFECT (S) MENTIONE DIN THE SUMMARY. *AK

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