| Issue ID | 845768 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10384174 |
| Manufacurer | KIA MOTORS CORPORATION |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SPORTAGE |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 01/10/08 |
| Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2005 kia sportage. While driving approximately 10 mph, the contact applied the brakes and the vehicle accelerated abnormally. The contact stated that the failure would recur intermittently during inclement weather. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician was unable to duplicate the failure. The manufacturer was contacted and stated the vehicle could be taken to another dealer for diagnostics but the contact would have to cover the cost of repairs. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 32,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 32000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | SAINT LOUID, MO |
| VIN pattern | KNDJF723457XXXXXX |
| 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 | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 10 |
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