| Issue ID | 1328667 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10918116 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SORENTO |
| Model Year | 2012 |
| File date | 13/09/16 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I purchased a new 2012 kia sorento and was very excited about the 10 yr / 100,000 miles warranty ( a big part in the decision ) to purchase this vehicle. In september 2016 the car was unable to start , the mechanic stated the starter was the problem. I called kia and was told i should have taken the car to a kia dealer for evaluation, and further more the starter was not covered, even. Though there is a list of items not covered and the starter is not one of them. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 85000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | LITHONIA, GA |
| VIN pattern | 5XYKT3A65CGXXXXXX |
| 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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