NHTSA Complaint #10454546 — 2003 KIA SORENTO SUSPENSION

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10454546
Vehicle	2003 KIA SORENTO
Component	SUSPENSION
Date of Incident	April 3, 2012
Date Filed	April 9, 2012
Mileage	85,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	OH

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 KIA SORENTO. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, A LOUD NOISE EMITTED FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT CONTINUED DRIVING AND THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHO STATED THE REAR AXLE HAD COMPLETELY RUSTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND THEY STATED THE DEFECT WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE SERVICE WARRANTY. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 85,000. UPDATED 05/11/12 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED THE AXLE WAS REPAIRED. UPDATED 05/21/12

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