| Issue ID | 645870 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10204172 |
| Manufacurer | KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SPORTAGE |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 04/07/05 |
| Component | SUSPENSION:FRONT |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Front suspension problem; a lot of noise, kia dealer has replaced a lot of part of the front suspension, is practically new. But they have not found the problem yet, since i bought it on may, 2005. This causing a lot of big vibrations when driving on highway make it unsafe because instability. *jb |
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| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | SAN JUAN, PR |
| VIN pattern | KNDJE723757XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
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| Date of purchase | 10/05/05 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | 4WD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
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