| Issue ID | 1550799 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11192182 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SORENTO |
| Model Year | 2011 |
| File date | 01/03/19 |
| Component | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | My sorento makes a clunking sound when i hit a bump, pothole and when. Pulling out of my driveway. Or turning the wheel at school circle drop off. I took car to two different garages. The mechanic test drove and checked frontend of car he could not find anything. He found voluntary service campaign. Sc 082a it say the intermediate shaft need replaced. It drive good but, it sounds like its gonna fall apart. The nosie is getting worse. My car was built june 4th 2010. The voluntary service is between oct23 2009-may22 2010. Could i please have my car added by extended the campaign service. Sc 082a. April 2011. I have a service appointment on april 4th to get three other recalls to get fixed. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 65000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | WEST CARROLLTON, OH |
| VIN pattern | 5XYJT3A11BGXXXXXX |
| 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 | 5 |
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