| Issue ID | 1180790 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10714456 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SORENTO |
| Model Year | 2011 |
| File date | 03/11/14 |
| Component | SUSPENSION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2011 kia sorento. While driving at various speeds, the rear end of the vehicle would vibrate and shake. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who indicated that the tires needed to be replaced and the suspension needed to be aligned. The four tires were replaced and the suspension was aligned but the failure reoccurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 56,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 56000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | SAN ANTONIO, TX |
| VIN pattern | 5XYKU4A25BGXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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