Issue ID | 1645439 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11309969 |
Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
Brand | KIA |
Model | SPORTAGE |
Model Year | 2020 |
File date | 18/02/20 |
Component | VISIBILITY/WIPER |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | The freezing point of the windshield washer fluid is too high. It froze while i was driving with outside temperature at 6 fahrenheit. Which made cleaning the windshield impossible and diminishing driving visibility because i couldn't use windshield washer fluid to clean the windshield. This was very dangerous and in all honesty downright scary. This was a brand new kia sportage that had 5 miles when i picked it up from budget rental cars. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 10 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | CHICAGO, IL |
VIN pattern | KNDPMCAC9L7XXXXXX |
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 | 45 |
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