2004 KIA SORENTO Tires Problems
4 NHTSA complaints on file
Tires Issues in the 2004 KIA SORENTO
4 tires complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2004 KIA SORENTO. Of these, 1 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
4
Complaints
1
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Tires Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 KIA SORENTO EX. THE VEHICLE HAS KUMHO RADIAL 798 TIRES, LINE SIZE P245/70/R16, MANUFACTURED MARCH 2006. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TIRES WERE EXHIBITING ABNORMAL FRACTURES. THE TIRE DISTRIBUTOR WAS CONTACTED AND ADVISED THAT THE FAILURE WAS CAUSED BY THE HOT CLIMATE. THE TIRES WERE NEITHER REPAIRED NOR REPLACED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE OF THE TIRES WAS 16,000. THE VEHICLE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 52,501 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 52,793. UPDATED 05/03/2011*LJ UPDATED 1/5/12 *CN
FRONT PASSENGER TIRE TREAD CAME OFF WHILE DRIVING DOWNHILL ON A MOUNTAIN ROAD AND CAUSE PASSENGER AIRBAG TO DEPLOY, WE WERE LUCKY CAR DID NOT ROLL OVER AND WE ALL WERE KILLED. BRIDGESTONE IS THE TIRE MANUFACTURER (DUELER 684, P245/70R16) AND WHEN I DO A WEB SEARCH ALL KINDS OF INFORMATION COMES UP WITH RECALLS BUT COULD NOT FIND MY TIRE TYPE BUT FOUND ALL KINDS OF BLOGS WITH PEOPLE COMPLAINING ABOUT MY TYPE OF TIRE AND THE TREAD COMING OFF. *TR
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DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE HAD AN UNCONTROLLED HYDROPLANE INCIDENT ON WET PAVEMENT WHICH RESULTED IN THE VEHICLE CROSSING THREE TRAFFIC LANES AT 45-50 MPH. THIS OCCURRED WHILE ENTERING THE FREEWAY. THERE WERE NO WARNINGS INDICATING A PROBLEM. *AK UPDATED 01/25/06.
Other 2004 KIA SORENTO Problem Areas
Engine
46 complaints
Suspension
28 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
26 complaints
Electrical System
25 complaints
Power Train
23 complaints
Steering
20 complaints
Structurebody
19 complaints
Unknown Or Other
13 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
12 complaints
Air Bags
11 complaints
Exterior Lighting
10 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
8 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
7 complaints
Service Brakes
7 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
6 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
5 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
5 complaints
Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit
3 complaints
Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft
3 complaints
Power Trainmanual Transmission
3 complaints
Structure
3 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
2 complaints
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
2 complaints
Electronic Stability Control Esc
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcrankcase Pcv
2 complaints
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
2 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlights
2 complaints
Power Traintransfer Case 4 Wheel Drive
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
2 complaints
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
2 complaints
Steeringrack And Pinion
2 complaints
Structureframe And Members
2 complaints
Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields
2 complaints
Visibility
2 complaints
Wheels
2 complaints
Air Bagssidewindow
1 complaint
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
1 complaint
Equipment
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingbrake Lights
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingtail Lights
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
1 complaint
Power Traindriveline
1 complaint
Power Traindrivelineuniversal Joint
1 complaint
Power Trainmanual Transmissionfloor Shift Assembly
1 complaint
Seat Belts
1 complaint
Seats
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulic
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
1 complaint
Steeringlinkagesknucklespindlearm
1 complaint
Structurebodydoor
1 complaint
Structurebodyhatchbackliftgatesupport Devicestrut
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontstabilizer Bar
1 complaint
Suspensionrear
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlcables
1 complaint
Visibilitywiper
1 complaint