| Issue ID | 773346 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10316776 |
| Manufacurer | HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SORENTO |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 03/01/09 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I have a 2005 kia sorento that started to shut off while driving on jan 3rd 2009. Since then it has happened 4 times. It is random and i am currently in court with kia through the pa lemon law. I wanted to file this complaint so it is on record. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 50000 |
| Number of Occurences | 4 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | EAST GREENVILLE, PA |
| 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? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 48 |
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| Type of child seat code | |
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