| Issue ID | 1460754 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11085109 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SORENTO |
| Model Year | 2011 |
| File date | 15/03/18 |
| Component | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | 3 doors the front passenger and the two back passenger doors will not open from the outside. The door latches are broke. They replaced the inside latches because of the chrome coming off well it is cutting hands again less than a year later the chrome is coming off again. This seems t be a growing problem with sorentos. This is a safety issue that will cause your car to fail inspection. Kia has wekll over 100 complaints about this and many dont complain they just fix them at 400 a door is what kia dealers wants to fix them. Kia needs to recall these 2011 sorentos again this will be the 7th time can i get a car that actually drives more than in the shop.... Car has 110000 miles on it they all broke after the kia 60,000 warranty on door latches |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 110000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | LOCK HAVEN, PA |
| VIN pattern | 5XYKTDA28BGXXXXXX |
| 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 | 0 |
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