| Issue ID | 1541621 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11182742 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SPORTAGE |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| File date | 27/02/19 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | While getting off the highway the car started making a rattling, knocking sound, it was a scary sound so i drove it to firestone to see what was wrong. Apparently i need a new engine on a car that has 81k miles. The vehicle has had routine maintenance since purchased. Some 2013 sportages with the same issue and same motor have been recalled mine has not. Time to see if kia stands behind the product |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 81000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | CLINTON, CT |
| VIN pattern | KNDPBCA24D7XXXXXX |
| 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 | 30 |
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