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2006 Kia SORENTO Engine And Engine Cooling Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	875829
Internal NHTSA #	10419574
Manufacurer	KIA MOTORS CORPORATION
Brand	KIA
Model	SORENTO
Model Year	2006
File date	08/08/11
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	After hearing a loud screeching noise from my engine i called the dealer & told them i was coming in, my car stalled on the way in. The dealer said my crank shaft pulley bolt broke, causing damage to my crank shaft sensor & my timing belt which i had replaced a few months back. I am just learning that this is a very common problem and that kia is aware of this defective bolt and refuses to cover the damage caused to the engines when it breaks.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	65000
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	MAKAWAO, HI
VIN pattern	KNDJD733165XXXXXX
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
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Vehicle speed	40
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2006 Kia SORENTO Engine And Engine Cooling Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2006 Kia SORENTO Engine And Engine Cooling Problems, Complaints and Defects

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