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2004 Kia SORENTO Suspension Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1447267
Internal NHTSA #	11073051
Manufacurer	Kia Motors America
Brand	KIA
Model	SORENTO
Model Year	2004
File date	14/02/18
Component	SUSPENSION
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	While driving approximately 35 mph, the rear of the vehicle shook violently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who noticed that the crossmember bars were severely corroded through and were not able to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. Major safety hazard. The entire bracket holding the differential rusted through. The frame rear cross member also rusted through causing the control arms is detached from the rear end also creating a safety hazard.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	100000
Number of Occurences
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	LAWRENCE, MA
VIN pattern	XXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
Was medical attention required?	N
Was part original equipment?
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No. of fatalities
Date of purchase	25/01/25
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 Suspension Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2004 Kia SORENTO Suspension Problems, Complaints and Defects

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