Issue ID | 646942 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10205099 |
Manufacurer | KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. |
Brand | KIA |
Model | SORENTO |
Model Year | 2007 |
File date | 10/09/07 |
Component | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2007 kia sorento. While driving at various speeds, mainly between 42 and 45 mph, the vehicle jerks and vibrates. The vehicle has been taken to the dealer on four occasions. The second time, the dealer replaced the driveshaft, however, the failure still persists. The current mileage was 1,600 and failure mileage was 959. Updated 12-12-07. *kb the dealer wasn't sure what the problem was. They stated the problem may be a software or torque converter issue. Updated |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 959 |
Number of Occurences | 4 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | MAPLE VALLEY, WA |
VIN pattern | KNDJD736475XXXXXX |
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 | 23/08/07 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | N |
Number of cylinders | 6 |
Drive train type | |
Transmission type | AUTO |
Vehicle speed | 42 |
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 | AUBURN VALLEY GROUP KIA |
Dealer's telephone number | |
Dealer's city | AUBURN |
Dealer's state code | WA |
Dealer's ZIP code |