| Issue ID | 911942 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10452035 |
| Manufacurer | KIA MOTORS CORPORATION |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SORENTO |
| Model Year | 2011 |
| File date | 10/02/11 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | 1st problem: i bought the car, drove it off the lot, dealership did not get it inspected so i had to take it at 10 miles to get an inspection sticker on it! 2nd problem: immediately after buying the car, i noticed all the windows and doors rattled. Took it to kia in kingwood 5 times and they could never hear the sound and/or fixed other things on the car that did not need to be fixed. Problem still exists. 3rd problem: engine light kept coming on, 3 visits later, i needed a new transmission, at 13,000 miles.. Something wrong with sensor that measures fluids?? 4th problem: taking back at 14,500 miles on monday(3/18/12) to get doors checked out now electronics are messed up and loud noise everytime i lock or roll down windows. Also, cant get key to turn in ignition alot!! What a piece of crap!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 10 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | NEW CANEY, TX |
| VIN pattern | 5XYKT4A16BGXXXXXX |
| 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 | 50 |
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| Type of child seat code | |
| Type of restraint | |
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