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2011 KIA SORENTO Steering Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	806276
Internal NHTSA #	10346914
Manufacurer	HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC
Brand	KIA
Model	SORENTO
Model Year	2011
File date	01/04/10
Component	STEERING
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Have had 4 alignments and one steering wheel straightening in 3 months on a brand new 2011 kia sorento, 4 cyl, to correct the suv drifting to the right. Please refer to case #10334297. Today i drove a new sorento as a test-drive at the dealer to compare my car to one just off the assembly line. This form is to update nhtsa that the new vehicle has the same drifting problem as the one i purchased in late march 2010. All specs from each alignment has been forwarded to kia corporation (matt is the client service contact. My complaint number with kia is #[xxx]). All alignments all different as to "before adjustment and after adjustment" even though less than 3 months has gone by for all the adjustments made. This appears to be a design flaw and at this time does not appear to be "fixable". Felt this problem should be reported. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	85
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	CANTON, OH
VIN pattern	5XYKU3A15BGXXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
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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	20
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2011 KIA SORENTO Steering Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2011 KIA SORENTO Steering Problems, Complaints and Defects

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