2.1

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
75,000 miles

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2009 Kia Sportage electrical problems

electrical problem

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2009 Kia Sportage Owner Comments

problem #1

Jan 072009

Sportage 6-cyl

  • 75,000 miles

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

The contact owns a 2009 Kia Sportage. While driving approximately 40 mph, the rear passenger tail light failed to illuminate when the brake pedal was depressed. The failure recurred three times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the light switch was replaced. In addition, when depressing the brake pedal or when the vehicle was in reverse, the passenger side turn signal light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the light bulb was replaced. The contact was also informed that the fuel cap and stop switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 75,000. Updated 11/03/16 the consumer stated the vehicle would not accelerate over 60mph. The vehicle would lose power. Updated 09/19/2017

- Chandler, AZ, USA

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