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2004 KIA SORENTO Power Train Driveline Universal Joint Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	491320
Internal NHTSA #	10080758
Manufacurer	HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Brand	KIA
Model	SORENTO
Model Year	2004
File date	12/03/04
Component	POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:UNIVERSAL JOINT
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Since purchasing new 2004 sorento in february 2004, have had the vehicle to two different dealers for five attempts to resolve a vibration from unidentified source. The vibration was first experienced at 70 mph. One dealer has replaced the gear cluster in the rear differential, balance and rebalanced tires, replaced rear u-joints, and replaced front drive shaft. This did not correct problem. Second dealer replaced rear drive shaft a second time. Vibration is now worse. It can be felt at 50 mph and 70 mph. Have met with kia factory rep. Kia states they have a technical bulletin on this problem.*ak
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	1500
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	REYNOLDSBURG, OH
VIN pattern	KNDJC733645XXXXXX
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	28/02/04
Was original owner?	Y
Anti-lock brakes	Y
Cruise control	Y
Number of cylinders	6
Drive train type	AWD
Transmission type	AUTO
Vehicle speed	70
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Dealer's name	CHESROWN
Dealer's telephone number	614-848-3040
Dealer's city	COLUMBUS
Dealer's state code	OH
Dealer's ZIP code	43229

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2004 KIA SORENTO Power Train Driveline Universal Joint Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2004 KIA SORENTO Power Train Driveline Universal Joint Problems, Complaints and Defects

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