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2012 KIA SPORTAGE Electronic Stability Control Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1407136
Internal NHTSA #	11022867
Manufacurer	Kia Motors America
Brand	KIA
Model	SPORTAGE
Model Year	2012
File date	27/07/17
Component	ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Rattling noise from steering column that is continuously getting worse. Vibration from wheel while braking intermittently. This more often occurs while making turns. Every time the wheel is turned left, there is a clicking noise but not when it's turned to the right. I was originally told it was the viscous coupling, then i was told it may be the entire steering column. Why does a 5 year old vehicle need a new steering column. Also, this has been going on since i got the car and has just continuously gotten worse. I took it to another mechanic since kia has misdiagnosed the issue several times. He agrees its in the steering column but the entire dash has to be pulled apart to pinpoint the exact piece within the steering column. Please see the attached email from kia.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	45000
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Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	WILMINGTON, DE
VIN pattern	KNDPB3A28C7XXXXXX
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
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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	20
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2012 KIA SPORTAGE Electronic Stability Control Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2012 KIA SPORTAGE Electronic Stability Control Problems, Complaints and Defects

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