2003 KIA SORENTO Air Bagssidewindow Problems

2 NHTSA complaints on file

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Air Bagssidewindow Issues in the 2003 KIA SORENTO

2 air bagssidewindow complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2003 KIA SORENTO. Of these, 1 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 1 resulted in injury.

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Complaints
1
Crashes
0
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Deaths

All Air Bagssidewindow Complaints

#10344804 | Crash
MY DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING A 2003 KIA SORRENTO AND FELL A SLEEP AT THE WHEEL AFTER COLLEGE EXAMS. SHE DROVE INTO THE REAR OF A TRACTOR TRAILER TANKER AT APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH. NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED AS A RESULT OF THE ACCIDENT. SHE HAD A CONCUSSION AND A CRACKED STERNUM. STATE FARM INSURANCE DECLARED THE CAR A TOTAL LOSS DUE TO A BENT FRAME, ENGINE MOUNT FAILURE AND A TOTALED FRONT END. AFTER CONTACTING KIA, THEIR RESPONSE TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THAT THE ANGLE THE CAR HIT THE TRAILER, WAS SUCH THAT NONE OF THE SENSORS WAS COMPROMISED , THERE FOR THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. BASICALLY IS WAS NOT THEIR PROBLEM WITH THEIR EQUIPMENT OF THE CAR. *TR
#10157123 |
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING ON A PAVED STREET AT 35 MPH, THE DRIVERS SIDE-IMPACT AND BOTH FRONTAL AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THERE WERE NO INDICATOR LIGHTS ILLUMINATED PRIOR TO THE INCIDENT AND THE VEHICLE DID NOT IMPACT ANYTHING TO CAUSE THE DEPLOYMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WITHOUT INCIDENT. NO INJURIES WERE SUSTAINED AND SEAT BELTS WERE IN USE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO DEALER. UPON INSPECTION, THE COMPUTER DIAGNOSTIC TEST INDICATED THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN IN A MAJOR COLLISION. THE DEALER IS AWAITING APPROVAL FROM THE MANUFACTURER BEFORE REPAIRS ARE MADE. UPDATED 5/22/2006 - *NM

Other 2003 KIA SORENTO Problem Areas

Engine And Engine Cooling 46 complaints Engine 43 complaints Fuelpropulsion System 34 complaints Fuel System Gasoline 33 complaints Steering 24 complaints Electrical System 20 complaints Air Bags 19 complaints Suspension 13 complaints Exterior Lighting 12 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System 11 complaints Power Train 10 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingengine 9 complaints Service Brakes 9 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor 9 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys 7 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 6 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 6 complaints Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module 5 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmission 5 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System 5 complaints Unknown Or Other 5 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcrankcase Pcv 4 complaints Equipment 4 complaints Structurebody 4 complaints Electrical Systemwiring 3 complaints Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly 3 complaints Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft 3 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 3 complaints Structure 3 complaints Tires 3 complaints Electrical System12v24v48v Battery 2 complaints Electrical Systemhorn 2 complaints Electrical Systemignition 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System 2 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlights 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 2 complaints Structureframe And Members 2 complaints Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields 2 complaints Suspensionfront 2 complaints Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel 1 complaint Electronic Stability Control Esc 1 complaint Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc 1 complaint Exterior Lightingfog Lights 1 complaint Exterior Lightingtail Lights 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinedelivery 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System 1 complaint Fuel System Other 1 complaint Fuel System Otherstoragetank Assemblyfillingcharging 1 complaint Interior Lighting 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkageshatchbackliftgatelock 1 complaint Power Trainaxle Assembly 1 complaint Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaft 1 complaint Power Traindriveline 1 complaint Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit 1 complaint Power Traindrivelineuniversal Joint 1 complaint Seat Beltsfront 1 complaint Service Brakes Air 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads 1 complaint Steeringelectric Power Assist System 1 complaint Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump 1 complaint Structurebodydoor 1 complaint Structurebodyhatchbackliftgate 1 complaint Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Arm 1 complaint Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing 1 complaint Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal 1 complaint Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control 1 complaint Visibility 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core 1 complaint Visibilityrear Window Wiperwasher 1 complaint Visibilitywiper 1 complaint
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