NHTSA Complaint #8012019 — 1997 KIA SPORTAGE
INTERIOR LIGHTING issue reported to NHTSA
Crash 1 Injury Vehicle Towed
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 8012019 |
| Vehicle | 1997 KIA SPORTAGE |
| Component | INTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | N/A miles |
| Crash | Yes |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 1 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | Yes |
| State | VA |
Consumer Description
LIGHTS ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WILL ALL COME ON AND STAY ON FOR A LITTLE WHILE. CONTACTED DEALER, AND THE DEALER COULD NOT FIND CAUSE OF PROBLEM. SOON AFTER LIGHTS CAME ON AGAIN, CONSUMER HAD AN ACCIDENT, AND SUFFERED SOME MAJOR INJURIES.*AKJG
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