| Issue ID | 1564102 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11207440 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SPORTAGE |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| File date | 13/05/19 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | My 2013 kia sportage has 67,000 miles on it and the right fron axel has broken, additionally they think the transmission may be bad and they say my break pads, roters and tires are bad. I purchased two tires in 2016 and two in 2017 and drive approximately 10,000 miles a year. This car has never been in an accident and i am a very safe driver. This is not the first safety issue i have experienced with this car, twice the driver front door could not be opened, they fixed that at no cost but the fact that it happened twice and could be so dangerous should be noted. Supposedly i have a 100,000 - 10 year limited power train warranty but they are telling me i have to pay for everything and that they won't know about transmission until they replace axle. I think there needs to be a recall on these cars, this is very dangerous. I am dealing with kia of cape cod in south yarmouth, massachusetts |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 67000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | NORTH FALMOUTH, MA |
| VIN pattern | KNDPCCA61D7XXXXXX |
| 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 | 2 |
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