| Issue ID | 1240304 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10794831 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SORENTO |
| Model Year | 2011 |
| File date | 05/11/15 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2011 kia sorento. While trying to start the vehicle and going in reverse, the vehicle lunged and did not move due to the shifter not functioning properly. The vehicle made an abnormal noise. The vehicle was able to be operated by shifting the vehicle into park and going back into reverse. The abs sensor and traction control sensor illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 72,078. Updated 02/12/16*lj the consumer stated he went to the dealer for a failed transmission and a problem with the abs sensors on the rear wheel hubs. Updated 03/31/16.*jb |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 72078 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | MELBOURNE, FL |
| VIN pattern | 5XYKU4A20BGXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | FWD |
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| Dealer's name | KIA OF MELBOURNED |
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