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2004 Kia SORENTO Engine And Engine Cooling Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	681545
Internal NHTSA #	10232971
Manufacurer	HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC
Brand	KIA
Model	SORENTO
Model Year	2004
File date	15/04/08
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Car was serviced by dealer for four years. I purchase the car, have the coolant water flow tank pressured tested and three weeks later leak or crack in the coolant water flow tank. All liquids leaked out, engine over heated and blew. Had to replace the engine. Over 6000. To repair.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	61500
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	GREEN VALLEY, AZ
VIN pattern	KNDJD733X45XXXXXX
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	14/01/25
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
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Vehicle speed	55
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2004 Kia SORENTO Engine And Engine Cooling Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2004 Kia SORENTO Engine And Engine Cooling Problems, Complaints and Defects

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