| Issue ID | 1463967 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11091029 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SORENTO |
| Model Year | 2014 |
| File date | 26/04/18 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | While driving 45 miles per hour on a straightaway, i heard a loud bang and then a clunking noise from the rear of the vehicle. I had the vehicle towed to the local kia dealer and it was determined that both axles sheared off and that the rear differential was split, with all fluid leaking out. This 2014 sorento only has 105,000 miles on it, mainly from highway driving. This was a major safety issue as i lost control of the vehicle. Had i been going faster, the likeliehood of an accident was high. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 105000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | DOUGLASSVILLE, PA |
| VIN pattern | 5XYKWDA79EGXXXXXX |
| 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 | 45 |
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