Issue ID | 1694196 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11362037 |
Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
Brand | KIA |
Model | SORENTO |
Model Year | 2014 |
File date | 28/08/20 |
Component | ENGINE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2014 kia sorento. The contact stated while driving 40 mph, the vehicle independently decelerated and jerked. The contact stated that the engine overheated and loss motive power with the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact coasted to the side of the road and the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was later towed to atlanta west kia (1301 thornton rd, lithia springs, ga 30122) and the contact was informed that a new engine and spark plugs were needed. The vehicle remained at the dealer unrepaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to nhtsa. The failure mileage was approximately 106,400. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 106400 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | VILLARICA, GA |
VIN pattern | 5XYKWDA70EGXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | N |
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Date of purchase | 29/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 40 |
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