Issue ID | 1534403 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11173712 |
Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
Brand | KIA |
Model | SPORTAGE |
Model Year | 2018 |
File date | 29/01/18 |
Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | I purchased my 2018 kia sportage ex brand new 6-8-18. Less than 100 miles on the car and the dashboard instrument lights went dark while driving on the highway in the dark. I brought it back to dealer, they had to order a new gauge dimmer cluster because the original failed. Several weeks later the brakes began violently shaking the car when braking on the highway. Again, i brought it back to the dealer and they resurfaced the brake rotors due to warping. Several months later on 1-28-19 the engine died on the highway placing the vehicle into limp home mode. I almost got hit by a tractor trailer trying to get to the breakdown lane without ample engine power. I immediately drove it to the dealer and it has been there ever since. I got the bbb involved now and i am trying to get the lemon law in place. I am currently in a rental. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 5080 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | MILFORD, CT |
VIN pattern | KNDPNCAC5J7XXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | N |
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Date of purchase | 30/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 60 |
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