One problem related to car accelerates on its own has been reported for the 2005 Kia Motor Sportage. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2005 Kia Motor Sportage based on all problems reported for the 2005 Sportage.
The contact owns a 2005 kia Sportage. While driving approximately 55 mph the vehicle suddenly accelerated abnormally. The rpm readings increased while driving at a low speeds. The contact was able to drive under 40 mph without the vehicle accelerating. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for diagnostics and the technician advised that the throttle sensor would have to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.
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