NHTSA Complaint #871793 — 1998 KIA SPORTAGE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

Complaint Details

ODI Number	871793
Vehicle	1998 KIA SPORTAGE
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Date of Incident	September 15, 2000
Date Filed	September 28, 2000
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MD

Consumer Description

WHILE PERIODICALLY DRIVING 5MPH OR LESS VEHICLE WOULD AUTOMATICALLY SHUTOFF. ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON FIRST, THAN IT SHUTOFF. CONSUMER HAS TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND WAS NOT ABLE TO FIND CAUSE OR REMEDY. SINCE THE FIRST INCIDENT, VEHICLE HAS SHUTDOWN 5 MORE TIMES. *AK

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