Hatchback/liftgate Support Device Problems of Kia Motor Sportage

Kia Motor Sportage owners have reported 2 problems related to hatchback/liftgate support device (under the structure category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Kia Motor Sportage based on all problems reported for the Sportage.

1 Hatchback/liftgate Support Device problem of the 2005 Kia Motor Sportage

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.

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2 Hatchback/liftgate Support Device problem of the 1998 Kia Motor Sportage

Failure Date: 12/09/1998

Hatch strut failed.

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