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2006 Kia SORENTO Power Train Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	607625
Internal NHTSA #	10172306
Manufacurer	KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
Brand	KIA
Model	SORENTO
Model Year	2006
File date	04/08/06
Component	POWER TRAIN
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	2006 kia sorento ex 4wd, clunking sound in the rear end when you come to a complete stop and then start again. Rear differential went out and was replaced in aug 2005, but the clunk in the rear end still remains. As of oct 2005 there is also an intermittant sound in the rear end that sounds like the differential is sticking or locking into a positive traction causing one tire to sound and feel like it is sliding on gravel. Previous owner reported same problem "clunk" in the rear end numerous times as well. Possibly a design flaw.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	32000
Number of Occurences	3
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	NEWBURY, MA
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?
Was part original equipment?
No. of injured persons	0
No. of fatalities	0
Date of purchase	28/06/06
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	Y
Cruise control	Y
Number of cylinders	6
Drive train type	4WD
Transmission type	AUTO
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Date of manufacture
Type of child seat code
Type of restraint
Dealer's name	KIA OF DANVERS
Dealer's telephone number
Dealer's city	DANVERS
Dealer's state code	MA
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2006 Kia SORENTO Power Train Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2006 Kia SORENTO Power Train Problems, Complaints and Defects

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