| Issue ID | 1682682 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11349536 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SPORTAGE |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| File date | 08/08/20 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Vehicle has 129265 miles, it has always had scheduled oil changes. After driving about 20 miles one day i commented to my husband the car doesn't seem to be running right, lacking power. As we pulled out from the next red light climbing a hill i heard a screeching noise.. We drove about a mile and lost more power and a loud rapping sound was coming from the engine., i pulled over and my husband checked the oil was looked clear and did not smell burnt, coolant level was in normal range but near low mark, no warning indicators came on through this event. I tried to restart the car but it would not turn over, i called for a tow, by the time my son got there about 90 minutes later the car did restart, the rapping in motor sounded like it was at the bottom of the engine. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 129265 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | LIGONIER, PA |
| VIN pattern | KNDPBCA2XD7XXXXXX |
| 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 | 35 |
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