| Issue ID | 1146225 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10670621 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SPORTAGE |
| Model Year | 2011 |
| File date | 03/11/14 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Step on gas, rpm goes up but no acceleration, at times can not get over 35mph. On even terrain with cruise engaged speed will drop and then rev back up. This only happens occasionally. Have been back to the dealer x3 but with no engine codes fired they can't locate the problem. Safety concerns of not being able to maintain speeds on interstates and county roads. Several consumer forums state common concerns relating to possible turbo, transmission and/or gas line issues. Kia not responsive to consumer concerns. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 58000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | RINGLW, WI |
| VIN pattern | KNDPCCA64B7XXXXXX |
| 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 |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Drive train type | AWD |
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| Vehicle speed | 35 |
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