| Issue ID | 1486331 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11115280 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SPORTAGE |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| File date | 10/07/18 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | While driving in town the engine started to knock. Sounded like a wood pecker under the hood. The oil was checked and was at the full line. The vehicle was towed to the local kia dealer where it was determined that the engine has a bad bearing. Kia declined to help with the repair. It is a 2013 with 108,000 miles. It is a 2. 4 liter engine that has had regular oil changes. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 108000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | RIDGELEY, WV |
| VIN pattern | KNDPCCA2XD7XXXXXX |
| 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? | |
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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 | 25 |
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