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2006 Kia SORENTO Electrical System Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	872137
Internal NHTSA #	10415545
Manufacurer	KIA MOTORS CORPORATION
Brand	KIA
Model	SORENTO
Model Year	2006
File date	28/07/11
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	I have owned my 2006 kia sorento for 4 years and have constantly had to replace headlights. I was just at the dealer last week and had to have a headlight and 2 other exterior lights replaced. I have made comments to the dealer to inquire why they think these bulbs are constantly blowing and they don't seem to care. This morning, my interior map and dome lights came on all by themselves and would not turn off, no matter what buttons i pressed. They did not go off when i turned the car off and left. When i returned to my car, it smelled like magic markers which quickly turned into a burning electrical smell as i proceeded to exit a multi-level parking structure. I was terrified by this!!. I got out of that garage, got out of that car, and had it towed to the dealer, who will "look at it tomorrow". This incident has prompted me to research the internet for other complaints like mine, and there are tons for this model year. Will you please do something??!! I don't want to drive that car anymore - i have little kids!! This is not safe!!! What is it going to take - a number under "deaths"?! My guess from the other consumer comments i have seen posted and from my own experience with the kia dealer on other issues with my car is that they will find nothing wrong. Please help!!!!!
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	31000
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	CHICAGO, IL
VIN pattern	KNDJC733365XXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
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Date of purchase	26/01/25
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
Number of cylinders	6
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Vehicle speed	25
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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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2006 Kia SORENTO Electrical System Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2006 Kia SORENTO Electrical System Problems, Complaints and Defects

What is Recall?

What is Failure?

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