| Issue ID | 1638921 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11302145 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SORENTO |
| Model Year | 2011 |
| File date | 12/01/20 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | We were driving on a road at about 35 miles an hour when there was a loud bang from the rear end almost sounded as if a tire head blown upon bringing it back and doing tests and checks we found at the rear transfer case or differential was to blame. Upon further research on the internet we found that there has been many complaints about the rear differential or transfer case occurring on many of the same vehicles |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 119450 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | MARYSVILLE, CA |
| VIN pattern | 5XYKTCA67BGXXXXXX |
| 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 | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 35 |
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