Issue ID | 971713 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10504353 |
Manufacurer | Kia Motors Corporation |
Brand | KIA |
Model | SORENTO |
Model Year | 2007 |
File date | 01/11/12 |
Component | STRUCTURE:BODY |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2007 kia sorento. The contact stated that when trying to open the driver's side rear passenger door, the handle fractured. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. After diagnosis, they advised her that the door handle needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. Approximately three months later, the other three door handles failed. The manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 85,000. The current mileage was approximately 91,000. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 85000 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | LIVE OAK, FL |
VIN pattern | KNDJD736575XXXXXX |
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 | 22/01/25 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
Number of cylinders | 6 |
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