| Issue ID | 1617628 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11279277 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SORENTO |
| Model Year | 2014 |
| File date | 09/11/19 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Purchased vehicle a year ago and already problems with engine. Several months ago while on highway my engine began to seize and i had to coast the vehicle carefully to the side of the road. Thought problem was resolved then again as preparing to turn onto my street through an intersection the engine seized again. When this happens i cannot accelerate. This was very scary as i had my 2 young girls in the car with me the second time this happened. I quickly put the car in park, turned off ignition and turned back on after a few seconds. The car started up right away but then a loud clicking/rattling sound began and has not stopped making sound since. At this point i believe it is a problem with the engine which i have been reading is a common problem with kia. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 101000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | BRANDON, FL |
| VIN pattern | 5XYKT3A62EGXXXXXX |
| 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 | 20 |
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