| Issue ID | 713174 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10259318 |
| Manufacurer | HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SORENTO |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 16/02/09 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Replaced driver and passenger headlight on january 3, 2009 with hi-performance sylvania headlights after initial headlights burnt out. The new headlights went out one by one on february 16th and 18th. Have also replaced tail-light bulbs three times. Interior dome light works on occasion and points towards a short. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 49500 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | ST ALBANS, WV |
| 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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| 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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