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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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5XYPKDA56GG••••••2016 Kia SORENTO
That is about average for the 2016 Kia SORENTO — 9 complaints per build across 131 builds.
7on this build
1206on the model
131builds in total
Most reportedEngine 2Suspension 1Structure 1Visibility 1
What owners of this build wrote
Unknown Or OtherOct 2022
October 30th 2022 I was driving with my 3&4 yr old son's after dropping my fiance off to fish. I had run to the store and on the way back to pick him up the car completely died without ANY waring at a Stop sign. Everything just shut down Completely! I called a tow truck and he…
EngineMay 2022
There was no indication or codes that informed us of the engine burning oil and without knowing it caused complete engine failure
VisibilityApr 2022
The contact owns a 2016 Kia Sorento. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH, an abnormal booming sound was heard which startled the driver. After stopping to inspect the vehicle, it was discovered that the glass sunroof had shattered. The contact indicated…
StructureJun 2020
Pearl white paint on 2016 kia sorento is rapidly peeling off since march 2020. One huge spot on drivers side bumper is the biggest and has huge chunks that peel off. There is another spot on the passages side bumper and a few other spots on bumper and hood that are starting to…
SuspensionMar 2019
On 3/21/19 I was driving through a ez pass toll plaza. I heard a very loud sound almost like an explosion coming from the front passenger side of the car. My car started to vibrate. I pulled to the side to check out the car. I thought my tire blew. There nothing wrong with 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 5XYPKDA56GG008828 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.