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2005 KIA SORENTO Exterior Lighting Headlights Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	665779
Internal NHTSA #	10220167
Manufacurer	HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC
Brand	KIA
Model	SORENTO
Model Year	2005
File date	05/03/08
Component	EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Lighting problem in my 2005 kia sorento lx. In 2006, my dome light stopped working in the "door" position (i didn't get it fixed). Since 2006, i have replaced my kia's left headlight 3 times and the right headlight 2 times. I now have my right headlight out again and the rear left brake light as well. Since this has happened too many times to be normal, i called kia. The kia dealership says it requires "kia lightbulbs" at $50/each as well as a $75 diagnostic fee to check the electrical system. Kia claims there is a problem with after manufacture light bulbs and that only "kia lightbulbs" will work. Checking the internet, i found numerous similar complaints from 2005 sorento owners. This needs to be recalled. I lucked out that only one headlight went out at a time, otherwise, i would have had no headlights. Not to mention the cost in replacement lightbulbs.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure
Number of Occurences	7
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	SAN ANTONIO, TX
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	07/07/05
Was original owner?	Y
Anti-lock brakes	Y
Cruise control	Y
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Dealer's name	KIA MOTORS
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Dealer's city	SAN ANTONIO
Dealer's state code	TX
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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 Exterior Lighting Headlights Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2005 KIA SORENTO Exterior Lighting Headlights Problems, Complaints and Defects

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