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2008 Kia SORENTO Electrical System Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	999150
Internal NHTSA #	10532486
Manufacurer	Kia Motors Corporation
Brand	KIA
Model	SORENTO
Model Year	2008
File date	26/07/13
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Backed out of driveway, check engine & esc off light came on, wouldn't accelerate over 20mph. Brought back home and parked. Few hours later took granddaughter to dentist and only check engine light illuminated. Didn't go off until took to auto zone on asheville hwy, knoxville, tn. After placing on diagnostic machine and giving a print out of probable causes, check engine light went off. Took to dealership on 7/29 and wouldn't except diagnosis since they didn't perform. Was showing electrical and valve problems. Stated unable to repair due to lights not being on when car was at the kia dealership. Stated replaced the problem with recall. However, now stating motor seals need replaced which is covered under warranty. Unsure if other issue has been resolved due to no issues since friday.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	53460
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	KNOXVILLE, TN
VIN pattern	KNDJD735785XXXXXX
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	23/01/25
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
Number of cylinders	6
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Vehicle speed	20
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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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2008 Kia SORENTO Electrical System Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2008 Kia SORENTO Electrical System Problems, Complaints and Defects

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