Issue ID | 666300 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10220653 |
Manufacurer | HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC |
Brand | KIA |
Model | SORENTO |
Model Year | 2006 |
File date | 07/03/08 |
Component | VISIBILITY |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2006 kia sorento. The front window continued to develop frost in the passenger compartment. The contact noticed stress fractures on the windshield from within the vehicle. While making a right turn at 5 mph, the contact noticed additional cracks in the window. The contact is unable to see out of the front window due to the damage. The insurance company will authorize that the window be replaced. The dealer diagnosed the failure twice and charged the contact $50 per visit. They also stated that the windshield was not covered by the warranty and she should have done her research prior to purchasing the vehicle. The contact lives in a state where it snows frequently. She is currently unable to drive the vehicle when it snows due to the linkage between the steering and rear end of the vehicle, which prevents proper traction. The failure mileage was 18,800 and current mileage was 18,893. Updated 4/2/08 *cn updated 04/02/08 |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 18800 |
Number of Occurences | 20 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | HIGHLAND , MI |
VIN pattern | KNDJD733465XXXXXX |
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 | 30/10/06 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | 6 |
Drive train type | FWD |
Transmission type | AUTO |
Vehicle speed | 5 |
DoT tire identifier | |
Tire size | |
Location of tire code | |
Type of tire failure code | |
Was defective tire repaired? | |
Date of manufacture | |
Type of child seat code | |
Type of restraint | |
Dealer's name | SUMMIT KIA |
Dealer's telephone number | 248-682-6002 |
Dealer's city | HIGHLAND |
Dealer's state code | MI |
Dealer's ZIP code | 48357 |