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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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5XYPG4A35JG••••••2018 Kia SORENTO
This build draws 2.6× more complaints than the average 2018 Kia SORENTO build (7 vs 3).
7on this build
243on the model
90builds in total
1involved a crash
Most reportedEngine 4Exterior Lighting 3Electrical System 1Service Brakes 1
What owners of this build wrote
Service BrakescrashDec 2021
My breaks would not push down for me to stop and I collided into the car in front of me causing a serious accident. It is being investigated for malfunctioning breaks
Exterior LightingJul 2024
Oil leak was diagnosed as bad oil pressure switch that is under extended warranty for certain Kia Sorento models with GDI system, but not my car
EngineOct 2023
The contact owns a 2018 Kia Sorento. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, the vehicle started shaking abnormally. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was steered to the side of the road and turned off. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was…
Electrical SystemFeb 2018
The contact owns a 2018 kia sorento. The contact stated that the vent control functions failed to work properly when needing to use the heater. In addition, the headlamps failed to illuminate as the contact was informed by a passerby on the roadway. The dealer (bev smith kia,…
Exterior LightingOct 2022
Headlights and daytime running lights turn on and off at random
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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 5XYPG4A35JG411108 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.