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2005 KIA SORENTO Exterior Lighting Headlights Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	589024
Internal NHTSA #	10158054
Manufacurer	KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
Brand	KIA
Model	SORENTO
Model Year	2005
File date	22/05/06
Component	EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	I purchased my 2005 kia sorento in the fall of 2004. It is now may of 2006. I have replaced 5 headlight bulbs in this time. They began to go bad about 6 months ago, and i have replaced one every 30-45 days. Both the driver and passenger side bulbs are effected. Kia dealership in lansing says they can't find anything. Vehicle is still under warranty. *nm
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Number of Occurences	5
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	LANSING, MI
VIN pattern	KNDJD733955XXXXXX
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	31/08/04
Was original owner?	Y
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	Y
Number of cylinders	6
Drive train type	RWD
Transmission type	MAN
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Dealer's name	STORY AUTOWORLD
Dealer's telephone number	517-393-5700
Dealer's city	LANSING
Dealer's state code	MI
Dealer's ZIP code	48911

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2005 KIA SORENTO Exterior Lighting Headlights Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2005 KIA SORENTO Exterior Lighting Headlights Problems, Complaints and Defects

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