Hatchback/liftgate Support Device problems of the 2005 Kia Motor Sportage

One problem related to hatchback/liftgate support device 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.

1 Hatchback/liftgate Support Device problem

Failure Date: 04/30/2013

Tl-the contact owns a 2005 kia Sportage. The contact stated when accessing the rear liftgate, one of the two hinges fractured causing it to release abruptly onto his left arm. The contact suffered from laceration and bruising to the left arm. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where both liftgate hinges were replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 78,600. Js.


Other Structure related problems of the 2005 Kia Motor Sportage

Body problems
4
Hatchback/liftgate Support Device problems
1
Structure problems
1
Frame Rust problems
1


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