| Issue ID | 1049337 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10573860 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors Corporation |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SORENTO |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 14/03/14 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2005 kia sorento. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 mph, there was a sudden loss of steering power and the vehicle became difficult to maneuver. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where it was diagnosed that the crankshaft pulley needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was 90,000. The vin was not available. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 90000 |
| Number of Occurences | |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | LAUREL , NY |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| 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 | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 45 |
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