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2004 Kia SORENTO Power Train Transfer Case (4-wheel Drive) Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	493004
Internal NHTSA #	10082275
Manufacurer	KIA MOTORS CORPORATION
Brand	KIA
Model	SORENTO
Model Year	2004
File date	20/07/04
Component	POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	I am complaining to let you know of a defect in my 2004 kia sorrento v. I. N. [xxx] and a potential highway disaster if the wheels locked up on this vehicle while i'm driving on the highway it will probably cause a major pile-up and lead to a lot of deaths if they don't fix this when i put the vehicle in four wheel drive it is like trying to drive with the emergency brake on i brought it in for service they said that is the way it's supposed to be and i'm not supposed to use the four wheel drive anyway unless it's absolutely needed this was the service manager at kia of lynnfield mass. Phone #781-596-0800 on the 25th of june 2004 i am bringing it in again on july 22nd 2004 but expect the same thing i further went on to question him about using the four wheel drive and he told me i'm not supposed to use it to in rain or snow or for any other reason unless i'm stuck and need it to get out of whatever the problem is so if this vehicle turns up in a disaster you know what happened and where to start your investigation i'm also going to follow up with the mass. Lemon law thank you for listening. la updated 07/25/2012 js information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6)
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	450
Number of Occurences	25
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	CHELSEA, MA
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	31/12/03
Was original owner?	Y
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	Y
Number of cylinders	6
Drive train type	4WD
Transmission type	AUTO
Vehicle speed	10
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Dealer's name	KIA OF LYNNFIELD
Dealer's telephone number	781-596-0800
Dealer's city	LYNNFIELD
Dealer's state code	MA
Dealer's ZIP code	01940

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2004 Kia SORENTO Power Train Transfer Case (4-wheel Drive) Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2004 Kia SORENTO Power Train Transfer Case (4-wheel Drive) Problems, Complaints and Defects

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