1.1

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
170,000 miles

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2012 Kia Sportage engine problems

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2012 Kia Sportage Owner Comments

problem #1

Apr 252022

Sportage

  • 170,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2012 Kia Sportage. The contact stated that while driving, the vehicle failed to exceed 20 MPH. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic on several occasions to be diagnosed. The contact was informed of a rod bearing and knock sensor failures. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V224000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The approximately failure mileage was 170,000.

- Edmonds, WA, USA

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