| Issue ID | 637579 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10197373 |
| Manufacurer | KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SORENTO |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 01/07/07 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | After already replacing a crankshaft and a speed sensor in my 2004 kia sorento ex, i am now experiencing a knocking sound under the hood. It usually starts while waiting for a stop light but also while driving down the road. My warranty is out and i can't afford to have it worked on at this point. Don't ever buy a used kia sorento without checking carfax first!!!! |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 60000 |
| Number of Occurences | 4 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | CHERAW, SC |
| VIN pattern | KNDJD733445XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 01/08/05 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | |
| Drive train type | |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | |
| DoT tire identifier | |
| Tire size | |
| Location of tire code | |
| Type of tire failure code | |
| Was defective tire repaired? | |
| Date of manufacture | |
| Type of child seat code | |
| Type of restraint | |
| Dealer's name | ROBERTS |
| Dealer's telephone number | UNKNOWN |
| Dealer's city | CHERAW |
| Dealer's state code | SC |
| Dealer's ZIP code |