Issue ID | 1200650 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10734897 |
Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
Brand | KIA |
Model | SORENTO |
Model Year | 2005 |
File date | 09/06/15 |
Component | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Driver side axle broke in june 2015 and july 9, 2015 passenger side axle cracked and passenger side hub assembly went bad. Making a rattling, metal grinding noise. When the sorento was raised up the whole underneath is rusted out. Im lucky i didnt have a major accident. Should be recalled for safety issues. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 133000 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | MARION, VA |
VIN pattern | KNDJC733355XXXXXX |
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 |
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Vehicle speed | 40 |
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