NHTSA Complaint #10269496 — 2003 KIA SORENTO ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10269496
Vehicle	2003 KIA SORENTO
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Date of Incident	May 19, 2009
Date Filed	May 20, 2009
Mileage	67,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	ME

Consumer Description

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 KIA SORENTO. AFTER REMOVING THE KEY FROM THE IGNITION, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE ENGINE WAS STILL RUNNING. SHE IS IN THE PROCESS OF HAVING THE VEHICLE INSPECTED TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 67,000.

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