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2005 Kia SORENTO Steering Hydraulic Power Assist System Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	549683
Internal NHTSA #	10128000
Manufacurer	KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
Brand	KIA
Model	SORENTO
Model Year	2005
File date	03/01/05
Component	STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	2005 kia sorento ex developed problems with the power steering.*no answer required. mr within a few days of owning the vehicle, the consumer noticed the clock was not working properly, there was a noise while the vehicle was cold, while turning right or backing and pulling forward, a shudder in the brake pedal, a cut in the leather passenger seat. On 4 occasions the passenger air bag sensor light dash light did not engage properly with 3 different people of different weights/heights were sitting in the seat. The power steering failed 3 times. The consumer was told the shudder in the brake pedal was normal and was a part of the abs. *jb
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Number of Occurences	3
Source of the issue	CONSUMER LETTER
City and State	UNKNOWN, DC
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?
Was part original equipment?
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Date of purchase	17/01/25
Was original owner?	Y
Anti-lock brakes	Y
Cruise control	N
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Dealer's name	TERRY REID KIA
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2005 Kia SORENTO Steering Hydraulic Power Assist System Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2005 Kia SORENTO Steering Hydraulic Power Assist System Problems, Complaints and Defects

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