2006 Kia Sorento steering problems

Filed Aug 13, 2019 · Engine, Steering · 74,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 kia sorento. While driving 40 MPH, the crankshaft fractured and the power steering failed. The contact pulled the vehicle over to the side of the road and had it towed to community kia (4221 east fwy, baytown, tx 77521, 832‑612‑3807). The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that they would be in communication with the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 74,000.

Filed Jan 14, 2019 · Steering · 154,000 miles · MA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 kia sorento. While pulling out of the driveway at approximately 20 MPH, the power steering seized and the battery and emergency brake indicators illuminated. The contact pulled the vehicle back into the driveway. The dealer was not contacted. The contact called the manufacturer and was referred to roadside assistance, but was unable to speak with anyone. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 154,000.

Filed Apr 26, 2017 · Steering · 160,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 kia sorento. While the contact's daughter was driving 70 MPH, she heard a loud bang and felt an impact underneath the vehicle. The driver noticed a piece of metal had detached from the vehicle. The vehicle independently pulled to the right and the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was towed to the contact's home. The vehicle was then towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the crank shaft pulley bolt failed and needed to be repaired. The vehicle was replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. A dealer was contacted and stated that the vehicle was not eligible for a free repair because the mileage was over 100,000. The approximate failure mileage was 160,000. The VIN was unavailable.

Filed Sep 30, 2016 · Electrical, Steering · IN

Our 2006 kia sorento all the sudden while driving on a very busy in city highway, started sounding like it kept trying to turn over and we pulled over. We noticed it started smelling hot but wouldn't turn off so my husband tried taking off the battery but couldn't because it was so hot it burned him and noticed smoke coming from the engine. We finally got it off so we tried to restart it but the battery was totally dead. The shop said the engine is gone.

Filed Mar 30, 2016 · Airbags, Steering · 89,000 miles · TX

I was driving on the highway and the brake light & battery light came on . The engine sounded rough , when I went to pull of the highway , I had no power steering

Filed Feb 13, 2016 · Acceleration, Engine · 145,000 miles · IN · crash

Less than a year prior, timing belt needed replaced. A costly fix. Only months later due to problem(common issue kia is aware of) with crankshaft sensor, vehical stalled and died driving down the road. There was no warning for this and when the engine stopped while going down the highway, I lost all control of power stearing, speed, brakes and other main elecrical componets. I was in the middle of a curve of the highway when this occured. This threw me into ongoing traffic. Luckily, I only hit a hwy traffic sign. The recalls for this vehicle needs to be updated and added to. This vehical should not be aloud on the road! Its dangerous for everyone on the road.

Filed Feb 5, 2016 · Electrical, Engine · 92,000 miles · MA

I was driving on the highway in slushy snow and the brake light & battery light came on. The engine sounded rough. When I went to pull of the highway, I had no power steering.

Filed Nov 23, 2015 · Brakes, Steering · 167,000 miles · KY

It doesnt shift parts of the transmission seems like fallling off. Loose power steering and brakes dont work

Filed Aug 10, 2015 · Steering · 130,000 miles · MS

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 kia sorento. The contact stated that while traveling 60 MPH, there was a sudden loss of power steering and the steering wheel locked with no warning. The vehicle was merged over to the side of the road and the contact was able to restart the vehicle which reset the computer. The contact stated that the vehicle was making an extremely loud abnormal noise when the failure occurred. The vehicle was parked at the contacts residence. An independent mechanic inspected the vehicle and indicated that a bolt fractured into the crank shaft. The vehicle was towed to a repair shop for further diagnosis. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.

Filed Jul 22, 2015 · Brakes, Electrical · 92,000 miles · OH

Driving on highway when heard a pop and power steering went out and battery and brake light came on. Had it towed to auto repair shop to find out the crank shaft pulley bolt had broken off into the engine. Auto repair shop unable to get bolt out since it broke off into engine. Only way to repair was a new engine which was around $5000.