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2005 KIA SPORTAGE Visibility Windshield Wiper Washer Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	569282
Internal NHTSA #	10142833
Manufacurer	KIA MOTORS CORPORATION
Brand	KIA
Model	SPORTAGE
Model Year	2005
File date	27/10/05
Component	VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Kia motors usa, 2005 kia sportage lx v6 4wd- [xxx] purchased new in may 05. Vehicle miles 61 at purchase. On 10/27/05 turned on windshield wipers. The passenger side wiper arm made an unusual noise. Wiperarm was flapping and looks like it rotated 360 degrees. Passenger side wiper arm also made a 7 inch semi circle scratch in the corner of the hood. Passenger side wiperarm metal is twisted in a spiral shape. Vehicle checked by bill doraty kia in medina,ohio on 10/28/05 invoice#[xxx]. Dealer states looks like wiper arm was twisted by other means. They will not warranty the damage. Kia motors consumer affairs analyst central region,without inspecting the vehicle sides with the dealers opinion. They are wrong! The damage shows it was a mechanical problem and needs to be properly investigated before this occurs to someone operating the vehicle on the highway during a storm. The vehicle has not been repaired. Thank you. [xxx]. nm updated 07/17/2012 js information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6)
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	5976
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	BRUNSWICK, OH
VIN pattern	KNDJE723157XXXXXX
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?
No. of injured persons	0
No. of fatalities	0
Date of purchase	09/05/05
Was original owner?	Y
Anti-lock brakes	Y
Cruise control	Y
Number of cylinders	6
Drive train type	4WD
Transmission type	AUTO
Vehicle speed	0
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Dealer's name	BILL DORATY KIA
Dealer's telephone number	3307219500
Dealer's city	MEDINA
Dealer's state code	OH
Dealer's ZIP code	44256

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2005 KIA SPORTAGE Visibility Windshield Wiper Washer Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2005 KIA SPORTAGE Visibility Windshield Wiper Washer Problems, Complaints and Defects

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