Issue ID | 671696 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10224893 |
Manufacurer | HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC |
Brand | KIA |
Model | SORENTO |
Model Year | 2004 |
File date | 18/04/08 |
Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | The original battery failed at 2 1/2 years and the replacement battery (kia battery) failed after only 1 1/2 years. I have replaced the headlights (4 times), fog lights (2 times), tail lights (2 times), and license plate light. Electrical system check showed no problems that could be causing all of these failures. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 46800 |
Number of Occurences | 2 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | LAYTONSVILLE, MD |
VIN pattern | KNDJC733745XXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 15/04/04 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | 6 |
Drive train type | 4WD |
Transmission type | MAN |
Vehicle speed | 0 |
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Was defective tire repaired? | |
Date of manufacture | |
Type of child seat code | |
Type of restraint | |
Dealer's name | KING AUTO |
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