| Issue ID | 1315691 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10904405 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SPORTAGE |
| Model Year | 2017 |
| File date | 01/09/16 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | While driving , especially on the highway, the vehicle veers slightly to left or right and takes constant corrections to keep it driving straight. The steering requires constant over corrections and the steering also feels very loose. It feels like driving on ice. I brought it to the dealer and the alignment and other factors have been checked and they say there is nothing per say wrong with the car. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 500 |
| Number of Occurences | |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | ST PETERSBURG, FL |
| VIN pattern | KNDPM3AC6H7XXXXXX |
| 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? | |
| No. of injured persons | |
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| Date of purchase | 06/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 70 |
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