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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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5XYPG4A51GG••••••2016 Kia SORENTO
That is about average for the 2016 Kia SORENTO — 9 complaints per build across 131 builds.
6on this build
1201on the model
131builds in total
Most reportedEngine 2Suspension 1Visibility/wiper 1Vehicle Speed Control 1
What owners of this build wrote
EngineMar 2023
The cooling system was not heating or Cooling and the car was shaking when turned on. There was also fluid leaking from under the car. The mechanic reported that the head gasket is loose and leaking coolant and engine oil. He stated this is been a common problem with Kia…
StructureJul 2021
Paint peeliing and car rust has stated as soon as warranty ran out
Vehicle Speed ControlJul 2019
After stopping at a stop sign and starting to enter the highway I lost accelerated power. It did accelerate but very slowly. The car got up to about 20mph. No matter how hard I pressed the gas petal it didn't cause the car to accelerate. This can have been a very danger situation
Visibility/wiperOct 2017
My rear window shattered for what appears to be no reason at all. My vehicle was parked on the street, and when I went out to leave, I noticed my window was cracked. By day 2, the glass was caving, and had a hole the size of a quarter in the middle
SuspensionMay 2016
The contact owns a 2016 kia sorento. While driving approximately 45 mph, the contact heard an abnormal noise from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the suspension brackets were not welded. The vehicle was not repaired. The…
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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 5XYPG4A51GG142218 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.