Issue ID | 1099503 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10625749 |
Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
Brand | KIA |
Model | SORENTO |
Model Year | 2008 |
File date | 16/08/14 |
Component | POWER TRAIN |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | The vehicle is making a noise coming from the rear end. I had the dealer where i purchased the kia sorento diagnose the problem. They confirmed rear carrier assembly ( rear differential gears) needed to be replaced at a cost of $1942. 00. Upon further research i found out it's a common problem with that year vehicle due to sub-standard supplier parts. Vechicle warranty 5yr/60,000 mlies ;not covered. I believe this is a premature and a manufacturer defect , that makes the vehicle unsafe and a danger on the road. The vehicle has lose power (not stalled) while driving the vehicle(not sure if related to problem. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 65989 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | DRACUT, MA |
VIN pattern | KNDJC736285XXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | N |
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No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 19/01/25 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 30 |
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