Kia Motor Sportage 2007
Model Sportage made in 2007 by Kia Motor got 11 consumer complains as well as 4 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags and electrical system. Technical service bulletines regarding equipment and power train.
Model 2007
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT - OTHER - LABELS | |||||
| TSB-022 | 05/01/2009 | 10030290 | Kia: load carrying capacity label requirements and instructions to comply with fmvss 110. providing information for the new requirements related to load carrying capacity (lcc) when certain accessories are added to a completed vehicle pri0 | 09/18/2009 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| TSB-023 | 08/01/2009 | 10031946 | Kia: vehicles with 4wd system may exhibit a droning noise originating from the 4wd coupling while driving between 12-37mph. the cause of this condition may be the internal part of the 4wd coupling assembly is binding due to a possible da | 02/01/2010 | |
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE | |||||
| TSB-023 | 08/01/2009 | 10031946 | Kia: vehicles with 4wd system may exhibit a droning noise originating from the 4wd coupling while driving between 12-37mph. the cause of this condition may be the internal part of the 4wd coupling assembly is binding due to a possible da | 02/01/2010 | |
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | |||||
| SC-084 | 09/01/2010 | 10034495 | Kia: application of additional anticorrosion treatment for rear floor members. provides information relating to certain vehicles for procedure to apply additional anticorrosion protection to the rear floor side and cross members. *pe | 11/19/2010 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||
| 09/12/2007 | 1500 | 1 | 07/31/2007 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2007 kia sportage. on september 12, 2007, while driving 30 mph, the contact veered to the right and struck a parked vehicle. she then overcorrected to the left and her vehicle rolled over, slid to the opposite side of the street, and struck another parked vehicle. none of the air bags deployed. she suffered a head injury, which she is currently seeing a doctor for due to headaches. she stated that her entire body is sore and she can barely turn her neck. the vehicle is still being inspected. a police report is available. the current and failure mileages were 1,500. | |||
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL | |||
| 08/20/2008 | 1 | ||
| I was in auto accident and my car rolled and my body (even though i was wearing a seatbelt) was thrown around and my sternum was severely injured - hairline fracture. none of my airbags deployed. not the front or the sides. *tr | |||
| AIR BAGS - SIDE/WINDOW | |||
| 08/20/2008 | 1 | ||
| I was in auto accident and my car rolled and my body (even though i was wearing a seatbelt) was thrown around and my sternum was severely injured - hairline fracture. none of my airbags deployed. not the front or the sides. *tr | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 09/16/2007 | 700 | 2 | 08/13/2007 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2007 kia sportage. while driving 65 mph, the vehicle violently jerked and vibrated. the contact stated that the electrical system controller failed. the esc off light illuminated and the dealer stated that the abs failed. general maintenance repairs were made on the vehicle. the vin was unknown. the current and failure mileages were 700. | |||
| SEATS | |||
| 01/02/2008 | 15000 | 1 | 05/29/2007 |
| I was recently in an accident in which i was rear ended by a bus. at the instant that the accident happened my airbags went off and my drivers seat collapsed backwards. after the accident i looked at the seat and saw that the hinges that hold the cushion and seatback together both snapped causing the seat to collapse backwards. it is a good thing no one was sitting behind me as their legs would have been crushed. *tr | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 09/16/2007 | 700 | 2 | 08/13/2007 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2007 kia sportage. while driving 65 mph, the vehicle violently jerked and vibrated. the contact stated that the electrical system controller failed. the esc off light illuminated and the dealer stated that the abs failed. general maintenance repairs were made on the vehicle. the vin was unknown. the current and failure mileages were 700. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - CALIPER | |||
| 08/10/2010 | 1 | 09/10/2007 | |
| 2007 kia sportage. consumer states that rear brakes failed due to rear caliper slides being corroded with brake dust. also, the tires were severely worn. *kb the rear calipers failed to release completely. kia refused to honor the warranty because they stated the consumer did not have slides cleaned to assure they were not sticking. *jb | |||
| STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | |||
| 01/01/1901 | 1 | ||
| 2007 kia sportage steering wheel noise. consumer states that he has not gotten a response or a solution. he would like to know if there is anything we can do to help with his problem. *kb | |||
| TIRES | |||
| 08/10/2010 | 1 | 09/10/2007 | |
| 2007 kia sportage. consumer states that rear brakes failed due to rear caliper slides being corroded with brake dust. also, the tires were severely worn. *kb the rear calipers failed to release completely. kia refused to honor the warranty because they stated the consumer did not have slides cleaned to assure they were not sticking. *jb | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MA | BRAINTREE | 02184 | QUIRK KIA | |
| MA | LAWRENCE | 01841 | COMMONWEALTH | 978-687-3000 |
| NY | MEDFORD | STEPHEN'S KIA |