Issue ID | 1218359 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10762800 |
Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
Brand | KIA |
Model | SORENTO |
Model Year | 2011 |
File date | 30/07/15 |
Component | WHEELS |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Vibration, knocking and thumbing noise in the rear passenger's side and both front wheels. Dealer verified thumbing noise as left lower ball joint was loose,replaced both ball joint. Vibration, knocking and thumbing noise continues. Returned to dealer. Dealer replaced rear motor mount. Problems still remains. I phoned dealer, stating vibration, knocking and thumbing still remains including additional problems. In addition to the vibration, knocking and thumbing noises... Inside the car, underneath dashboard (glove compartment) causing huge amount of water on the passenger's side floor. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 50622 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | PITTSBURGH, PA |
VIN pattern | 5XYKTDA25BGXXXXXX |
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 |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 14/05/25 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 25 |
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