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2006 Kia SORENTO Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1231829
Internal NHTSA #	10806838
Manufacurer	Kia Motors America
Brand	KIA
Model	SORENTO
Model Year	2006
File date	01/10/15
Component	ENGINE
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	2006 kia sorento. Consumer writes in regards to design defect with the engine crankshaft sprocket. Consumer has previous correspondence with different odi# (nar) and issue in artemis. smd the consumer state if the bolt breaks, the engine will stall and power steering will be lost. jb
Vehicle Mileage at Failure
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	CONSUMER LETTER
City and State	GREEN VALLEY, AZ
VIN pattern	XXXXXX
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?
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Date of purchase	19/01/25
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
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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?

What is Defect?