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2005 KIA SORENTO Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1168160
Internal NHTSA #	10695468
Manufacurer	Kia Motors America
Brand	KIA
Model	SORENTO
Model Year	2005
File date	06/03/15
Component	ENGINE
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Driving approx 55mph, my lights seemed to dim then my battery and brake light came on. I immediately turned my heater, radio, dashboard lights and lights to low. I continued driving for nothing else seemed to be wrong and was going to pull over when i noticed my power steering also was not working. I was able to get myself to a safe place to stop and put the car in park, it began making an odd sound (thinking a possible belt) it then made a popping sound thinking i broke a serpentine belt, i then turned the engine off and had my mechanic look at it. He said the crankshaft bolt had broken off and was an estimated $3000+ repair. I have also had issues with crankshaft sensor which caused my car to not turn over without a jump. After that was repaired i had to buy a new battery that prior to the winter season tested out to be good. Ihave also been told i need to replace a spark plug which could cost hundreds to replace because of the location. I have to replace headlights/taillights more than normal. I have seem to have issues with alignment and have put 2 sets of tires on after noticing abnormal wear on the insides, i've had it aligned twice. I still owe $6100 on a car that i would have to put $3000 into and now have nothing to drive!
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	120000
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	WILLIAMSFIELD, OH
VIN pattern	KNDJC733955XXXXXX
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	4WD
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Vehicle speed	55
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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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