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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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3FADP4EJ5EM••••••2014 Kia SORENTO
That is about average for the 2014 Kia SORENTO — 8 complaints per build across 118 builds.
9on this build
956on the model
118builds in total
Most reportedPower Train 5Engine 2Steering 1Electrical System 1
What owners of this build wrote
Power TrainDec 2022
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, she started to hear an abnormal sound coming from the vehicle. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to continue driving to her residence. The contact…
EngineJul 2019
The contact owns a 2012 kia sorento. The contact stated that there was sludge build-up in the engine. As a result, there was a hole in the engine compartment. The contact drove to kirby kia of ventura (6424 auto center dr, ventura, ca 93003, (805) 256-7021) and was informed that…
Electrical SystemJun 2016
Speakers in front replaced 5 months ago. Getting loud popping and radio goes silent. In order to restart have to turn car off and then on again. Today after turning off took 3 starts to restart car itself
SteeringFeb 2016
Steering wheel became stuck while driving. Power steering alarm turned on. Then it was very difficult to steer the car. I bring the car to the dealer for service. Parts of the power steering system were replaced. But my life was at risk while driving with a stuck steering wheel
Power TrainAug 2019
Major problems in my 2014 ford fiesta with the dps6 dual clutch transmission. At times you cannot get it to shift out of first gear. Very dangerous when you cannot get you car to go above 20 mph because it is stuck in first. Tach is hitting 7000 RPM's because you can't get it to…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 3FADP4EJ5EM148399 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.