2009 Kia Sportage Latches & Locks Problems
1 owner-reported latches & locks complaint from NHTSA data
1
Complaints
Mar 2017 – Mar 2017
Date Range
Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.
Owner Complaints (1)
mediumLATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Filed: Mar 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 KIA SPORTAGE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HOOD FAILED TO OPEN WITHOUT WARNING. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE LATCH THAT LOCKED THE HOOD WAS RUSTED AND THAT THE WHEEL AND THE FRONT FENDER NEEDED TO BE TAKEN APART IN ORDER TO REPLACE THE LATCH. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE, BUT DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE WAS NOT REMEDIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 64,000.
NHTSA #: 10959754
Other 2009 Kia Sportage Issues
Air Bags (14)Steering (14)Electrical System (14)Service Brakes (12)Power Train (3)Electronic Stability Control (esc) (2)Exterior Lighting (4)Suspension,structure,unknown Or Other (2)Engine,fuel/propulsion System (2)Traction Control System,engine (2)Structure (2)Vehicle Speed Control,unknown Or Other,engine (3)Visibility/wiper (1)Fuel System, Gasoline (1)