| Issue ID | 1513607 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11151385 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SPORTAGE |
| Model Year | 2014 |
| File date | 13/11/18 |
| Component | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | My 2014 kia sportage is dying at random times. It has done it on many occasions, while driving down the road, stopped at stop signs and stop lights, dropping my son off at school,pulling out of the store, ect. I never know when it is going to happen. It has been in the shop many times but there is nothing that can be found wrong. No check engine light or anything. I have replace the battery and spent a lot of money to try and find what is wrong but no one can seem to find a reason for this to be happening. I have two young children and can not afford a new rig or car higher car payment and i am scared to have my children in my car to go anywhere in fear my car is going to die well driving at higher speeds. I dont even chance leaving town. The steering wheel and power brake start to lock when it dies when your on the road. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 70000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | PRIEST RIVER, ID |
| VIN pattern | KNDPBCACXE7XXXXXX |
| 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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