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2008 KIA SPORTAGE Power Train Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	915005
Internal NHTSA #	10454382
Manufacurer	KIA MOTORS CORPORATION
Brand	KIA
Model	SPORTAGE
Model Year	2008
File date	17/03/11
Component	POWER TRAIN
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	the automatic transmission shifts very sharp and rough from 2nd to 3rd gear, approximately at 25 mph. On 17 mar 11, the dealer re-programmed a computer chip for the transmission under their service bulletin tsb eng 075--ecm upgrade. The transmission was fine for about 8 months, but then same problem started. The car was brought in again at the beginning of march 2012, and i was told that the transmission was blown, and a new one provided under warranty. I was told to stand by and they will call when it is ready. I called once a week for a month to inquire, as i received no calls, being told that the approval process was underway. Today, 06 apr 12, i was told that the chip needed to be re-programmed again. It didn't work before, why would it work now? I just want my car properly fixed, and the dealer does not appear to be willing to do it.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	17901
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	CHICAGO, IL
VIN pattern	KNDJF723087XXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
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Date of purchase	07/08/26
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
Number of cylinders	6
Drive train type	FWD
Transmission type	AUTO
Vehicle speed	25
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What is Recall?
A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
What is Failure?
Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
What is Defect?
Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2008 KIA SPORTAGE Power Train Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2008 KIA SPORTAGE Power Train Problems, Complaints and Defects

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