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

Issue ID	866427
Internal NHTSA #	10411048
Manufacurer	KIA MOTORS CORPORATION
Brand	KIA
Model	SORENTO
Model Year	2004
File date	24/06/11
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Crankshaft pulley bolt - this is a recalled part that was replaced in 2008. Snapped off while driving. Thankfully not on the freeway when it happened. Replacement is just as faulty as original. Many multiple kia owners have reported this problem some have had this same occurrence happen a third time. Obviously, replacement bolt is not working either and cannot survive the stress that is needed to operate safely. This is a costly and timely repair to replace a bolt that should last more than 2 1/2 years. Needs to be recalled and replaced with a better quality bolt. Called kia and they will not repair, state out of 1 1/2 year warranty. 1st year of car ownership, car stalled while turning left with oncoming traffic approaching due to three faulty starter coils. Kia needs to be held responsible for their less than reliable vehicles. Poor quality parts. Electrical system also faulty, headlights and brake lights consistently go out.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	70000
Number of Occurences
Source of the issue	PORTABLE SAFETY COMPLAINT FORM (PDF)
City and State	LA HABRA, CA
VIN pattern	KNDJC733645XXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
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Date of purchase	25/01/25
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Vehicle speed	50
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What is Recall?
A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
What is Failure?
Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
What is Defect?
Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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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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