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

Issue ID	893253
Internal NHTSA #	10436583
Manufacurer	KIA MOTORS CORPORATION
Brand	KIA
Model	SORENTO
Model Year	2006
File date	17/11/11
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Tl* the contact owns a 2006 kia sorento. The contact stated that all the lights illuminated on the instrument panel as the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was advised that the crankshaft pulley bolt was stripped and caused the power steering belt to spin abnormally. The dealer also advised that the bolt could not be replaced and that the vehicle would need a replacement engine. The failure and the current mileage was 60,300.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	60300
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Source of the issue	HOTLINE VOQ
City and State	EASTON, PA
VIN pattern	KNDJC733945XXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
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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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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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