Issue ID | 896981 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10439925 |
Manufacurer | KIA MOTORS CORPORATION |
Brand | KIA |
Model | SORENTO |
Model Year | 2004 |
File date | 08/12/11 |
Component | POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2004 kia sorrento. The contact stated that the vehicle exhibited an abnormally loud noise when driving various speeds. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic and the failure was located at the muffler tail pipe hanger and the rear differential. The mechanic advised that both components were corroded. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and denied assistance due to the mileage on the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 128,000. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 128000 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | BELFRY , KY |
VIN pattern | KNDJC733645XXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 25/01/25 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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