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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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5XYPKDA58GG••••••2016 Kia SORENTO
That is about average for the 2016 Kia SORENTO — 9 complaints per build across 131 builds.
13on this build
1209on the model
131builds in total
Most reportedEngine 8Power Train 4Electrical System 2Engine And Engine Cooling 2
What owners of this build wrote
EngineAug 2024
While driving my vehicle the engine seized one day, i brought to the kia service center where they took at apart and the dealership claimed Kia should replace the engine under warranty as well as known issues with these vehicles. Corporate Kia denied the claim sent in by the…
Power TrainJun 2024
I purchased a used 2016 Kia Sorento during the used vehicle rise in pricing back in 2021. I owned a 2012 Hyundai sonata (which also required an engine replacement), but I my grandmother's car died, and I needed a better vehicle for a new job. June 16th I was driving with my…
Engine And Engine CoolingAug 2022
The contact owns a 2016 Kia Sorento. The contact stated that while driving at 65 mph, the vehicle stalled. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer where it was diagnosed that the engine seized and was not covered under the warranty.…
Electrical SystemSep 2020
Driver's side mirror: side mirrors automatically lower when in reverse, but the driver's side mirror will often aim too low--almost straight down at the ground. Once in drive, the mirror will reset to the incorrect position, often too high - aiming toward the sky
WheelsMar 2017
My 2016 had approximately 40,000 miles when it developed a shimmy on the highway. After inspection at sullivan tire, an authorized kumho dealer it was determined that 2 of my original equipment kumho krugen 235/55/19 tires were out of round and unbalanceable. All 4 tires had 6-7…
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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 5XYPKDA58GG030085 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.