| Issue ID | 1689400 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11354438 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SORENTO |
| Model Year | 2012 |
| File date | 02/04/20 |
| Component | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | When driving on a highway, the tachometer drops to zero and the power decreases, but the engine doesn't stop running. Then it smells like something is burning, and i pull off the road, turn it off, and start it again, then it goes back to normal. It has been doing this for a few months already. Also, i have had this car for almost 4 years and have replaced the headlights, tail lights, and blinkers numerous times. I'm at the point that i'm afraid it's going to burn up. Btw, the engine temp light remains normal. Also, sometimes, the engine will stop when i stop at a light or sign, but then is normal when i start it again. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 120000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | GRAND PRAIRIE, TX |
| VIN pattern | 5XYKT4A69CGXXXXXX |
| 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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