NHTSA Complaint #10692351 — 2006 KIA SORENTO

STEERING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10692351
Vehicle	2006 KIA SORENTO
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	February 12, 2015
Date Filed	March 5, 2015
Mileage	106,575 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	IL

Consumer Description

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 KIA SORENTO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE. IN ADDITION, THE ENGINE AND THE BATTERY WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL WAS DIFFICULT TO TURN AND EXCESSIVE FORCE WAS REUQIRED IN ORDER TO TURN THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT A BOLT FRACTURED FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 106,575. UPDATED 4/15/15*CN UPDATED 9/27/2017*CN

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