Defogger Heater Problems of Kia Motor Sportage

The left front rotors were defective. This was discovered during vehicle inspection. The vehicle was serviced at least twenty times for other defects. No service for the brakes. There was a short in the wiring in the shock arms, a problem with the catalytic converter, rattling in the exhaust system, license plate lights were inoperative due to rotted sockets, wheel bearings were extremely loose, pulling to the right, the right rear power window was inoperative, check engine light had come on possibly due to a small leak or a loose gas cap, transmission hang up when cold, bad front brakes, crack in dash, cup holder was broken, tailpipe rusted and fell off, when the heater and defrost was on the a/c would come on, the consumer would get shock when exiting the vehicle, intermittently both rear window would not go up or down, and the left rear window was totally inoperative. (there was no power when going up hill).

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Heater coil was replaced three times. The last time the vehicle broke down in the middle of the bridge. Vehicle was towed, and the heater coil was replaced.

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Due to a defect the heater vents blow extremely hot air that smoke come though the vents. Please provide additional information. Ts.

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This vehicle has multiple defects in which the manufacturer/dealer is unable or unwilling to correct. Car is a safety hazard. Many electrical problems, failing battery, electrical shocks, multiple blown fuses for windows, fuses blown prior to purchase but discovered within the first week of purchase, pulls to the right suddenly, skids often with 'factory equipped' tires, has electrical surges,fumes come from the heating system, canary sounds from the engine after 'servicing by authorized dealer', additionally, dealer's service personnel are 'unable to duplicate' or recognize any problems.

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Whenever heat is on there is a strong sweet odor that comes out. Took to dealer, and they couldn't find cause.

The heater core leaked fluid inside the vehicle. Nlm.

Consumer complained about having problems with windshield. Also stated that there was a crack on windshield which she did not notice in the morning when she drove vehicle to work. Manufacturer was not contacted at the time of this call.