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2005 KIA SORENTO Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1156160
Internal NHTSA #	10681907
Manufacurer	Kia Motors America
Brand	KIA
Model	SORENTO
Model Year	2005
File date	05/01/15
Component	ENGINE
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	On july 13th 2013 i started financing a 2005 kia sorrento lx from a dealership in pinellas park, florida called e-z car credit. During the first month of financing the car had to be serviced for many different reasons. Over the last year and a half of financing the problems have gotten worse an more expensive. Problems include but not limited to: overheating, bad sensors, front end alignment, new water hoses, new water reservoir, thermostat, power steering, electrical. An then we come to the most recent problem. The one 1,000s upon 1,000s of customers have been having "catastrophic engine failure" broken push rods, cams destroyed, valves, pistons. Estimated cost $4000. An now that i have $7,000 invested and owe another $5,000 on my loan i am joining the class action lawsuit against kia motors. *js
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	149000
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	MADEIRA BEACH , FL
VIN pattern	KNDJD733055XXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
Was medical attention required?	N
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
Number of cylinders	6
Drive train type	RWD
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Vehicle speed	35
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What is Recall?
A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
What is Failure?
Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
What is Defect?
Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2005 KIA SORENTO Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2005 KIA SORENTO Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects

What is Recall?

What is Failure?

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