| Issue ID | 1048771 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10573459 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors Corporation |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SORENTO |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 28/02/14 |
| Component | SUSPENSION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I brought my vehicle in for a regular yearly inspection. Told my mechanic it had been making a weird noise in the rear, thought maybe i needed break pads. Turns out my vehicle was making noise due to as suspension issue. He explained that the upper control arm bracket welded to the rear axle on both side are rotted right through/off. Knowledgeable mechanic said he didn't feel comfortable making something to replace it. Kia does not even sell the part. I called corporate and they won't do anything to help. Told me to find a salvage yard and replace it that way. Horrible quality! Passenger side let go first. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 115000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | MILTON, NH |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| 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 |
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