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2006 Kia SORENTO Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1210806
Internal NHTSA #	10749200
Manufacurer	Kia Motors America
Brand	KIA
Model	SORENTO
Model Year	2006
File date	05/08/15
Component	ENGINE
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	While driving almost home, (2-miles) the power steering stopped, we pulled into a gas station, barely missing the fuel pumps. The belt came off. When the mechanic assessed the problem, it was much greater. The harmonic balancer was loose, and the drive pin to the cam belt gear had sheered off. The repairs were costly $1300. 00. This is a design defect and has affected thousands of kia owners. The owners are like myself and don't know what to do, so we just pay the bill.. Kia denies any issues. This a huge kia cover up! It has been a known defect for a long time, and kia does not want to pay for all the damages, and i'm sure the accidents.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	120000
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Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	PHOENIX, AZ
VIN pattern	KNDJC733165XXXXXX
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	26/01/25
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
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Vehicle speed	50
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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 Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2006 Kia SORENTO Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects

What is Recall?

What is Failure?

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