| Issue ID | 1107651 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10631315 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SORENTO |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 31/08/14 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | While driving at 50 mph the power steering failed on my 2005 kia sorento making it extremely difficult to control. When i finally pulled into a parking lot there was a loud noise coming from the engine. I turned off the engine immediately. When i tried to restart the vehicle the battery appeared to be dead. I finally had to have it towed around 11 p. M. Upon further inspection by a mechanic it was determined that the cam shaft bold broke off. Causing the pulleys to stop which affected everything that was driven by the pulleys. There was also damage to the radiator that needs to be replaced. Initial estimate to repair the vehicle was $1550. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 94565 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | WELLSBORO, PA |
| VIN pattern | KNDJC733755XXXXXX |
| 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 | 50 |
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