2005 KIA SORENTO Wheels Problems

2 NHTSA complaints on file

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Wheels Issues in the 2005 KIA SORENTO

2 wheels complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2005 KIA SORENTO. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

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Fires
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Injuries
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Deaths

All Wheels Complaints

#11100469 |
MY WIFE DRIVES THIS CAR PRIMARILY. SHE ASKED ME LAST WEEK TO SEE WHAT I THOUGHT ABOUT WEIRD NOISES FROM THE REAR BRAKES WHEN APPLYING. I COULD NOT RECOGNIZE THE NOISES, SO I TOOK IT TO A LOCAL SHOP. THE TECHNICIAN HAS FOUND EXTREME RUST ISSUES WITH THE REAR AXLE LINK BRACKETS ON THE AXLE HOUSING BEING RUSTED OUT AND NO LONGER CONNECTED. I HAVE DEALT WITH VEHICLE REPAIR MOST OF MY LIFE, AND KNOW THIS IS AN EXTREMELY DANGEROUS CONDITION. MY WIFE CARRIES HER 83 YEAR OLD MOTHER, AND OUR 3 YEAR OLD GRAND DAUGHTER. I WILL NOT ALLOW HER TO DRIVE IT UNTIL I AM ABLE TO GET IT ON A LIFT AND INVESTIGATE FOR MYSELF. I DO NOT HAVE A SPARE VEHICLE AT THIS TIME I HAVE FOUND THIS TO BE A VERY WIDESPREAD PROBLEM ON THESE AUTOS, AND AM INQUIRING IF THERE IS ANY KNOWLEDGE OF...
#10695468 |
DRIVING APPROX 55MPH, MY LIGHTS SEEMED TO DIM THEN MY BATTERY AND BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON. I IMMEDIATELY TURNED MY HEATER, RADIO, DASHBOARD LIGHTS AND LIGHTS TO LOW. I CONTINUED DRIVING FOR NOTHING ELSE SEEMED TO BE WRONG AND WAS GOING TO PULL OVER WHEN I NOTICED MY POWER STEERING ALSO WAS NOT WORKING. I WAS ABLE TO GET MYSELF TO A SAFE PLACE TO STOP AND PUT THE CAR IN PARK, IT BEGAN MAKING AN ODD SOUND (THINKING A POSSIBLE BELT) IT THEN MADE A POPPING SOUND THINKING I BROKE A SERPENTINE BELT, I THEN TURNED THE ENGINE OFF AND HAD MY MECHANIC LOOK AT IT. HE SAID THE CRANKSHAFT BOLT HAD BROKEN OFF AND WAS AN ESTIMATED $3000+ REPAIR. I HAVE ALSO HAD ISSUES WITH CRANKSHAFT SENSOR WHICH CAUSED MY CAR TO NOT TURN OVER WITHOUT A JUMP. AFTER THAT WAS REPAIRED I HAD TO BUY A NEW...

Other 2005 KIA SORENTO Problem Areas

Engine 63 complaints Electrical System 46 complaints Exterior Lighting 44 complaints Steering 37 complaints Air Bags 27 complaints Power Train 27 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 24 complaints Suspension 22 complaints Unknown Or Other 18 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingengine 17 complaints Fuelpropulsion System 12 complaints Structurebody 12 complaints Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module 9 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlights 9 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 7 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmission 7 complaints Service Brakes 6 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 6 complaints Interior Lighting 5 complaints Seats 5 complaints Seat Belts 4 complaints Exterior Lightingbrake Lights 3 complaints Latcheslockslinkages 3 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 3 complaints Electrical Systemwiring 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System 2 complaints Equipment 2 complaints Parking Brake 2 complaints Power Trainmanual Transmission 2 complaints Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 2 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System 2 complaints Suspensionrear 2 complaints Tires 2 complaints Air Bagson Off Switch Assembly 1 complaint Air Bagssidewindow 1 complaint Electrical Systemignitionswitch 1 complaint Electronic Stability Control Esc 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control 1 complaint Equipmentelectrical 1 complaint Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc 1 complaint Forward Collision Avoidance Adaptive Cruise Control 1 complaint Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit 1 complaint Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft 1 complaint Seatsfront Assemblypower Adjust 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assist 1 complaint Structure 1 complaint Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields 1 complaint Suspensionfront 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System 1 complaint Visibilityrear Window Wiperwasher 1 complaint
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