| Components - Details | |
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| NHTSA Complaint Number: 006093992 | Incident Date: Oct, 03 2006 |
| Consumer's City: FREDERICKSBURG | Consumer's State: VA |
| Vehicle Transmission Type: AUTO | Manufacturers Name: Kia Motors America |
| Model Name: SORENTO | Model Year: 2003 |
| Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No | Component's Description: Steering:hydraulic power assist system |
| Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No | Persons Injured: 0 |
| Vehicle's VIN#: KNDJD733535 | Date added to File: May, 23 2021 |
| Date Complaint Received: Feb, 02 2007 | Complaint Type: IVOQ |
| Incident Reported To Police: No | Purchase Date: Nov, 10 2002 |
| Was Original Owner: Yes | Anti-lock Brakes: Yes |
| Number of Cylinders: 6 | Date of Manufacturer: - |
| Was Vehicle Towed: - | Description of the Complaints: 2003 kia sorento with history of power steering failures which resulted in no power steering assistance while turning at low speeds. problem fixed may 2004 (after thee visits to dealer) although tsb identifying corrective action was issued a year earlier. steering rack found to be seeping fluid during annual inspection at 63,760 mi. taken to dealer at 70,000 miles for evaluation. dealer advised that seals not serviceable, steering rack and hoses require replacement at cost of $2000 - not covered under warranty. kia customer service advised that steering rack covered under warranty until 60,000 mi; not part of 100,000 mi powertrain warranty. i have begun a search for a new vehicle, and kia products aren't eligible for consideration. *nm |
