Unknown Or Other Problems of Kia Motor Sportage

Kia Motor Sportage owners have reported 2 unknown or other related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 1 most common unknown or other problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's unknown or other (2 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Unknown Or Other related problems of Kia Motor Sportage

Problem Category Number of Problems
Unknown Or Other problems
2

Unknown Or Other problem #1

Kia Sportage 2011 the side mirrors are so large they obstruct view on turns. Twice I have missed corret lane when making left turn onto multiple lane roads.

Unknown Or Other problem #2

The headrest position in new vehicles has caused thoracic outlet syndrome in this driver who is 5'4". My cervical spine is forced out of alignment with my thoracic and lumbar spine. After driving four or five hours which I do for work, I experience neck and shoulder pain. Arm and hand tingling/numbness and pain is so severe that it has interfered with the performance of my job. I can promise you that if I experienced a rear-end collision, I would suffer a closed head injury as my head and not my neck rests directly against the headrest. I'd rather take my chances with whiplash. Just as all drivers don't have the same leg lengths, neither do all drivers have the same torso length. There will be many, many, many more severe injuries in shorter people. Just watch the data, which will speak volumes. There are injuries now without collision. There is no adjustment available to lower the headrest to its intended position, against the neck. The only alternative is to remove it completely.



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