| Issue ID | 888681 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10432521 |
| Manufacurer | KIA MOTORS CORPORATION |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SORENTO |
| Model Year | 2011 |
| File date | 21/10/11 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Brand new kia sorento (4,000 miles) needs to have a completely new transmission after the transmission went out driving down the highway. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 4000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | LEXINGTON, KY |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| 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 | 55 |
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