| Issue ID | 907370 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10448308 |
| Manufacurer | KIA MOTORS CORPORATION |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SORENTO |
| Model Year | 2011 |
| File date | 03/02/12 |
| Component | SUSPENSION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2011 kia sorento. The contact was driving approximately 25-35 mph when he heard a loud, wining noise. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where they were unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was contacted and advised the contact to continue driving the vehicle and if the noise became more prominent, then they would buy back the vehicle at full cost. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure and current mileages were approximately 14,500. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 14500 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | ELKHORN, WI |
| VIN pattern | 5XYKUCA10BGXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| 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 | 25 |
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