1997 Kia Sportage
NHTSA Defect Investigations
The Office of Defects Investigations (ODI) is an office within the NHTSA which investigates serious safety problems in the design, construction or performance of vehicles. The NHTSA is authorized to order manufacturers to recall and repair vehicles, if the ODI finds a safety issue. NHTSA investigations for the 1997 Kia Sportage, both ongoing and closed, are listed below:
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INVESTIGATION: CHECK ENGINE LIGHT STAYS ON
NHTSA #SQ99021
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INVESTIGATION: ENGINE STALLING POST-RECALL
NHTSA #RQ02013
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INVESTIGATION: FUEL TANK LEAKAGE
NHTSA #EA06007
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INVESTIGATION: SAFETY BELT BUCKLE MALFUNCTION
NHTSA #PE02051