# 2000 KIA SPORTAGE — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
> NHTSA complaint `248133` · 2000-10-18 · Kia America, Inc.
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** Yes
- **Crash:** No
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** KIA
- **Model:** SPORTAGE
- **Year:** 2000
- **Manufacturer:** Kia America, Inc.
- **Component:** ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
## Narrative
CONSUMER HAS REPORTED ELETRICAL PROBLEMS TO THE DEALER  WHO HAS BEEN UNCORPORATIVE. THERE WAS SOME TYPE OF SUBSTANCE DRIPPING ON  DRIVER'S FOOT & A BURNING SMELL FROM THE INSIDE.  CONSUMER PULLED/LIFTED UP  HOOD AND VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE.  VEHICLE WAS TOTALED.   DEALERSHIP HAS NO CONCERN OF THE PROBLEM OR CAUSE.*AK
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