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2005 Kia SORENTO Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1095670
Internal NHTSA #	10619131
Manufacurer	Kia Motors America
Brand	KIA
Model	SORENTO
Model Year	2005
File date	13/07/09
Component	ENGINE
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	From the time i got the car head lights have repeatedly burned out after a month or two, also dash lights go off randomly and flicker and then come back on when ever they decide,my power steering went out, brake light came on and a/c went out all at once. Started to overheat, so it was determined the serpentinre belt had broke,replaced belt and vibration under hood was noticeable but could not determine the source., but somewhere under the hood. Still replacing headlights every couple months, then power steering fluid started to be consumed and constantlyt required adding fluid, then had a mechanic check for leak and he replaced some hoses and clamps but vibratiion continued and eventually power steering began loud noise when car started and only when reved up would noise stop, and when a/c was on sometimes would effect the power steering noise. Replaced the powersteering pump, still the noise continued and recently the belt came off while i was driving and brake light came on , i was able to get safely off the road and didnt cause an acciedent, but very close call, belt had come off but after minor adjustment it was put back on, vibration noise has become worse, i am affraid to drive it, mechanic looked at it and said harmonic balance seems to be off and root of problem is crank shaft bolt most likely , common problem , however during the time in kia dealership for other recall issues , crank bolt was never brought to my attention as being a problem in my year or model car, non it turns out it is a major problem and legal action has been taken by class action suit dealing with same issue.
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Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	SHANDON , CA
VIN pattern	KNDJC733655XXXXXX
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?
No. of injured persons	0
No. of fatalities	0
Date of purchase	17/01/25
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
Number of cylinders	6
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Vehicle speed	20
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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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2005 Kia SORENTO Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2005 Kia SORENTO Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects

What is Recall?

What is Failure?

What is Defect?