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2004 Kia SORENTO Steering Linkages Tie Rod Assembly Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	805738
Internal NHTSA #	10346400
Manufacurer	HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC
Brand	KIA
Model	SORENTO
Model Year	2004
File date	15/05/10
Component	STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Tl*the contact owns a 2004 kia sorento. While driving approximately 35 mph the vehicle became very difficult to steer properly. The vehicle was driven onto the emergency lane and upon examination the contact noticed that two of the wheels were turned in opposite directions and the tie rod was out of position. The failure was not diagnosed by a dealer or repaired. The failure and current mileages were 130,000.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	130000
Number of Occurences
Source of the issue	HOTLINE VOQ
City and State	ANDERSON, SC
VIN pattern	XXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
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Was part original equipment?
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Date of purchase	23/01/25
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
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Vehicle speed	35
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2004 Kia SORENTO Steering Linkages Tie Rod Assembly Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2004 Kia SORENTO Steering Linkages Tie Rod Assembly Problems, Complaints and Defects

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