| Issue ID | 1706119 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11375998 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SORENTO |
| Model Year | 2011 |
| File date | 16/10/20 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2011 kia sorento. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30-50 mph, there was an abnormally loud thud coming from underneath the vehicle. The vehicle loss motive power and was guided to the side of the roadway. The vehicle was restarted and driven 5 mph to the residence. The contact stated that since the failure, the vehicle failed to exceed 20 mph while driving. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign number: 11v258000 (power train) however, the vin was not included. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was filed. The approximate failure mileage was 185,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 185000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | MABLEVALE, AR |
| VIN pattern | 5XYKUCA19BGXXXXXX |
| 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 | 30 |
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