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2005 Kia SORENTO Steering Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	791256
Internal NHTSA #	10331331
Manufacurer	HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC
Brand	KIA
Model	SORENTO
Model Year	2005
File date	19/05/10
Component	STEERING
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Tl* the contact owns a 2005 kia sorrento. The contact was pulling into a driveway at relatively low speeds of 5 mph when he noticed an unusual popping sound. The steering immediately failed and the contact was able to stop the vehicle without incident. The contact noticed that when turning the steering wheel, the tires would not move. The manufacturer advised having the vehicle towed to a local dealer for a diagnosis of the failure. The contact stated he would have his personal mechanic diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 78,000.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	78000
Number of Occurences
Source of the issue	HOTLINE VOQ
City and State	HOLLYWOOD, FL
VIN pattern	KNDJD733255XXXXXX
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	25/01/25
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
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Vehicle speed	5
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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 Steering Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2005 Kia SORENTO Steering Problems, Complaints and Defects

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