2012 KIA SPORTAGE Visibility Problems
1 NHTSA complaint on file
Visibility Issues in the 2012 KIA SPORTAGE
1 visibility complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2012 KIA SPORTAGE. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Complaints
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Crashes
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Fires
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Injuries
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Deaths
All Visibility Complaints
DRIVING AT APPROX. 35 MPH, EXITING THE 405 S FREEWAY IN SOCAL ON THE BROOKHURST N EXIT RAMP, HEARD A LOUD POP. CHECKING THE FRONT WINDSHIELD, I SEE A LONG 13 INCH CRACK IN THE GLASS AT THE TOP RIGHT HAND CORNER, BEGINNING AT THE EDGE OF THE WINDSHIELD WHERE IT'S CONNECTED TO THE CAR BODY FRAME AND EXTENDING LEFT TOWARD THE CENTER OF THE WINDSHIELD. AFTER PARKING THE CAR, I INSPECT THE CRACK, WHICH IS COMPLETELY SMOOTH, INDICATING THAT IT WAS NOT POSSIBLE FOR A ROCK TO HAVE CHIPPED OR GOUGED THE GLASS TO START THE CRACK. ANY GLASS DUST WAS FOUND AT THE EDGE OF THE WINDSHIELD WHERE THE CRACK ORIGINATED. CLEARLY, A STRESS CRACK. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE BECAUSE IF THE FRONT WINDSHIELD WERE TO CRACK OR SHATTER UNEXPECTEDLY DURING NORMAL AND SAFE OPERATION OF A MOVING VEHICLE, THEN THAT WOULD CERTAINLY BE A POSSIBLE CAUSE...
Other 2012 KIA SPORTAGE Problem Areas
Engine
326 complaints
Unknown Or Other
23 complaints
Electrical System
22 complaints
Power Train
20 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
11 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
6 complaints
Steering
6 complaints
Air Bags
4 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
3 complaints
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
2 complaints
Electronic Stability Control Esc
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
2 complaints
Exterior Lighting
2 complaints
Seat Belts
2 complaints
Structurebody
2 complaints
Wheels
2 complaints
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulatorintegrated Starterother Than Propulsion
1 complaint
Electrical Systembody Control Modulebcm
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignitionanti Theftcontrol Module
1 complaint
Electrical Systeminstrument Panelfuel Gauge
1 complaint
Electrical Systemstarter Assembly
1 complaint
Forward Collision Avoidance Adaptive Cruise Control
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
1 complaint
Structure
1 complaint
Structurebodydoorhandleinterior
1 complaint
Visibilityglass Siderear
1 complaint
Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield
1 complaint
Visibilitywiper
1 complaint