2006 Kia Sorento: loss of power steering

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 Mar 26, 2018 · Engine, Transmission · 105,999 miles · MO

I was driving headed to get on the hi-way, heard a noise and a whine and then my car began to run bad. Shaking and like no power steering or something. As I was trying to stop and pull over there was a rattling sound. I am being told 2 things. But they all come down to a bolt that is said to have come loose and cause damage to the camshaft and harmonic balancer. Which I have seen several complaints about and your company is not owning this issue or assisting to have the issue repaired or recalled and research shows you are well aware of the issue, as there was a class action suit that you settled on in 2017. However, I did not purchase my car or have issues with the bolt until after then. What are the options for ppl who are now experiencing this? I have checked with the previous owner and the vehicle was not repaired for this problem and they have no record of being a part of the suit. I would appreciate someone contacting me concerning this and options for repair or replacement immediately. Thank you. I could have died has I already gotten on the hi-way or been going much faster. Only by the grace of god did that not happen. I pray that your company is ready to take ownership and offer assistance to those who bought and continue to use your products.

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 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 Jan 22, 2016 · Engine · 159,000 miles · MO · crash · fire

Belt sprocket and harmonic balancer with bolt. The bolt is made of substandard material and broke causing the automobile to lose power steering and other vital car features. No warning, it just broke while in motion causing all of the belts to seize. I was on a hilly mountainous road in my home area of high ridge missouri, acutally on the high ridge.I am lucky that I am smart enough to drive defensively and was able to coast to a safe side road. Two mechanics came to my rescue and easily saw that the problem stating that I would need a whole new engine.I have a temporary fix estimate from my mechanic but he says the car really needs a whole new engine.....

Filed Jan 21, 2016 · Engine · 140,000 miles · WA

6/2015 vehicle began to run rough. Local mechanic discovered crankcase bolt had snapped and the pulley and balancer mounting screw had sheared off. Shop confirmed a kia kit to fix the issue ($1200.00 + 1007.00 for timing gear kit and water pump) 1/15/2016 while driving into the roundabout on portal way (15 MPH) there was a loud clunk from the engine compartment immediately followed by the loss of power steering, asb braking and voltmeter warning lights. The vehicle was towed to mechanics shop where it was confirmed that the new crankcase bolt has broken again damaging the new pulley and balancer also. The shop contacted the local kia dealer and they confirmed that the 2003-2006 v6 3.5l misabishi engines used have a long record of this problem with no permanent fix. The following information was emailed to me from the owner of axton automotive, ferndale wa an ase certified shop, "on wednesday, january 20, 2016, axton automotive wrote: hello, on you kia. It doesn't look like any fix is permanent on the vehicle. Even their own recall/fix is failing. I recommend filing a complaint at the federal safety agency.. I will come up with some options tomorrow and get back to you. But whatever we decide I recommend not using this vehicle. Jim" the vehicle is disabled at this time with no response from kia.

Filed Dec 15, 2015 · Engine · 60,000 miles · AR

Kia sorento - I have a 2006 sorento that just turned 60,000 miles in october. I had driven it at lunch one day, when I went to leave the office at 5, the car was making an awful grinding noise and the emergency brake light came on, even though the brake was not on. Then the power steering went out. I had to have it towed in because the crankshaft malfunctioned and that along with all the belts and parts had to be replaced. It took 5 weeks for the repair, and now it has to go back because one of the new belts is screeching. I paid $1,300 for the repair and kia only paid part of the repair. Why would they pay for part and not all, if it was a defective part that there should have been a recall on?

Filed Aug 28, 2015 · Engine · 107,000 miles · OH

While driving down highway, both the break light and battery light came on and lost power steering. Was able to make it to a safe location. When at first glance it appeared that the main belt has slipped off the pulley. When towed to a service station for assessment and repair, it was discovered that the harmonic balancer bolt had broken off in the crankshaft. We are still in process of trying to find out of the remaining part of the bolt can be removed or if the entire engine will need to be replaced. The bolt is not considered a 'working part' of the engine and extended warranty refuses to cover the repairs. The root of the problem is in the roll pin inside the casing that wears down and the bolt can not support the stress. Kia has had a recall on model years 2003 and 2004 but the problem continues for 2005 and 2006 years and research is showing that kia is not covering the problem for 2005 or 2006

Filed Aug 17, 2015 · Engine · 120,000 miles · AZ

While driving almost home, (2-miles) the power steering stopped, we pulled into a gas station, barely missing the fuel pumps. The belt came off. When the mechanic assessed the problem, it was much greater. The harmonic balancer was loose, and the drive pin to the cam belt gear had sheered off. The repairs were costly $1300.00. This is a design defect and has affected thousands of kia owners. The owners are like myself and don't know what to do, so we just pay the bill.. Kia denies any issues. This a huge kia cover up! It has been a known defect for a long time, and kia does not want to pay for all the damages, and I'm sure the accidents.

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 28, 2015 · 87,895 miles · NY

When I purchased this 2006 kia it had less the 70,000 miles on it. Within 6 months of purchase the crank shaft bolt fell out when it was going 50 miles per hour. Lost steering and brakes. Had to replace crank shaft, bolt, gear, timing belt. Then the brakes froze up, then the muffler system by the o2 sensor , then battery, alternater, water pump. Know the 4x4 low light stays on so it needs a throttle sensor, and I found out today that the rear axle case is rusted out. This vehicle only has 87,000 miles. I have spent thousands. The axle should be under the 100,000 mile warranty. Can't even check the rear axle because it can't be opened. I have filed with you before about these vehicles. The crank shaft bolt should last the life of the vehicle. So should the axle case. The rear windshield wiper just rusted off. The throttle sensor as well should last the life of the vehicle. All these things shouldn't go wrong on a vehicle with 87,000 miles. These are not normal maintance. Kia sorrento first generation is an unsafe vehicle. If the 4x4 low should kick in while I am driving at 55 MPH, it will blow tranny and I could flip, there already is a warning about sudden movement and roll over.

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.