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2012 KIA SPORTAGE Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1382277
Internal NHTSA #	10993062
Manufacurer	Kia Motors America
Brand	KIA
Model	SPORTAGE
Model Year	2012
File date	30/10/16
Component	ENGINE
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	While driving on a highway, the engine of the car began to make a loud knocking sound. After the noise started, the engine power was severely reduced. The car failed to accelerate as normal. At the first stoplight after exiting the highway, the engine stalled. It started again, and stalled again at the next light but we were able to get it safely to a parking lot at an automotive service center. At no time, did the check engine light ever illuminate indicating that there may be a problem before or during this issue. The car was inspected the next day and the shop recommended engine replacement. Car was towed to a kia dealership and upon their inspection, it was determined that the knocking noise was coming from the crankshaft which caused "excessive metal throughout the engine". Total engine replacement was necessary. The car had approximately 103,000 miles at the time. Kia corporate offered no financial assistance since certified pre-owned warranty expired at 100,000 miles. The total cost of the engine replacement was $5,037. 93 which had to be paid out of pocket.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	103000
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Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	PHILLIPSBURG, NJ
VIN pattern	KNDPBCA25C7XXXXXX
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	65
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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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2012 KIA SPORTAGE Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2012 KIA SPORTAGE Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects

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