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2012 KIA SORENTO Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1311776
Internal NHTSA #	10898189
Manufacurer	Kia Motors America
Brand	KIA
Model	SORENTO
Model Year	2012
File date	06/05/16
Component	ENGINE
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	On may 6th, 2016 i was driving to work (back roads with a speed limit of 55 or less), just a few miles from my place of employment when i heard a ticking/clicking type of noise. Each time i pressed the gas the noise got louder and the vehicle got sluggish. I stopped at one traffic light and was able to go through with little problem other than the sound getting louder. As i stopped at another traffic light the car stalled, i was able to turn it over and again got through the light but the power was even more sluggish as i pressed the gas and the noise got even louder. The vehicle finally died and i was able to coast to the curb out of the way of traffic. The engine was ceased because a rod broke an drove itself into the oil pump resulting in the need to replace the engine. The first replacement engine did not work properly thus they had to find a second engine to replace the replacement. I was told because i was not the original owner the warrantee did not transfer with the vehicle, the replacement and all related expenses cost me over $8,000. As i have found so many complaints here for the same problem i think there should be a class action lawsuit brought against kia motors. This is a major safety issue and should have a recall before someone dies.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	72000
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Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	WINSLOW, ME
VIN pattern	XXXXXX
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
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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	45
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What is Recall?
A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
What is Failure?
Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
What is Defect?
Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2012 KIA SORENTO Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2012 KIA SORENTO Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects

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