This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
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The contact owns a 2006 Kia Sorento. The contact stated that while driving 55 mph, the motor pulley failed on the engine. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The current and failure mileage was 78,000.
The contact owns a 2006 Kia Sorento. The contact stated that while driving 35 mph, the alternator, brake and temperature warning lights illuminated and the power steering failed. The vehicle was moved to the shoulder. Upon inspection, the contact noticed that the crankshaft bolt fractured and caused the fan belt and the water pump to become inoperable. The vehicle was not taken to a mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and advised the contact to take the vehicle to the dealer for diagnostics. The failure mileage was 83,500. Updated 3/20/13 the consumer stated the alternator and engine lights illuminated and the power steering failed. The crank shaft bolt broke and caused the steering damper to shift sideways, which caused the two belts on the damper pulley to be thrown off.
The contact owns a 2006 Kia Sorento. The contact stated while traveling 40 mph the all of the warning lights on the instrument panel illuminated. When the power steering malfunctioned the brakes failed to stop the vehicle when they were applied. The contact merged onto the emergency lane; however, he was able to continue driving to his destination where the vehicle was towed to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The dealer confirmed that the bolt to the harmonic balancer failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted. The failure and current mileage were 59,800. Updated 10/02/12
The contact owns a 2006 Kia Sorento. The contact stated while driving 40 mph the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact was able to pull to the side of the road and attempted to restart the vehicle but the vehicle would not turn over. The vehicle was towed to a local mechanic who suggested the contact take the vehicle to an authorized dealer. The vehicle was then towed to the dealer who stated that the crank shaft bolt was fractured, as well as the push rods. The dealer advised that the engine needed to be replaced. The contact did not have the engine replaced. The failure mileage was 46,400.
Driving 65mph on turnpike heard a loud screeching noise brakes were hard to apply steering was difficult and dash board lite up pull to the side of the road and was towed to the nearest Kia dealership to be told that crank shaft bolt broke. At 60000 miles we did the required maintenance to the tune of $663.65 and had the timing belt replaced. There was also a memo to the dealerships to replace the bolt when replacing the timing belt. According to my itemized statement the bolt was not replaced. I feel this should be covered since I followed the rules and got the required service they were negligent not replacing the bolt. However they refuse to accept responsibility for there mistake. Now I am stuck with a considerable bill.
- Canonsburg, PA, USA
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The contact owns a 2006 Kia Sorento. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph, the engine stalled without prior warning. The engine restarted after waiting a few moments. The failure occurred two times. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 64,000.
At 60,000 miles took my 2006 Sorento in for manufacturer's recommended service - change timing belt and new plugs, etc., never had a problem before then. Got the SUV back from mechanic and the following day, the belts came off, lost power, overheated. Crank shaft bolt came loose. Now at 82,290 miles, bolt broke, harmonic balancer came loose and chewed up the end of the crankshaft. $3200 fix. SUV has been in shop for 5 weeks and will remain there for at least 5 more until I can get the money to fix it. Kia should recall this model as well, they already recognized the problem in 2003 and 2004 models. I am a single mom, raising boys without the benefit of child support or any other help. Kia should stand behind their workmanship!
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- Burdett , NY, USA