Engine problems of the 2004 Kia Motor Sorento

I bought a 2004 kia Sorento in 2006 finished paying for it in 2010,over the years I have had to change the lights so many times I cant count,I have had topaint it twice,then the driving shaft broke,the compressor was changed twice, the cd player works on and off the air bags light came on and stayed for months on end the engine light does the same and most recently there is smoke coming from the engine, I am having to stop park and let it cool off before continuing on my journey, at the moment I got scared and I now I have my vehicle parked at home because I am scared to drive it, it is a shame and I am very upset. Is there anyone out there who is trying to do something about these problems us consumers are having? I own my vehicle and has a clean title and would like to trade in or sell but with all these problems how can I pass it on to someone else? I am asking someone from kia to do the responsible thing and give us some answers before someone loses their life,that is if it hasn't happened already. Don't let this be Toyota.

Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6) we have a 2004 kia Sorento automobile that had an issue with the crankshaft bolt in sept. 2009. The repair cost over $1000. 00. We later found out that there was some kind of "repair campaign" (sc072) for the same issue. When we contacted kia customer service for repair reimbursement we were told our vehicle was manufactured 11 days after the vehicles involved in the recall. Kia offered no grace period and told us there was nothing they could do. On Saturday, 5/8/10, the same bolt broke again which renders the vehicle undriveable. If this bolt were to break while the vehicle was operating at highway speed the consequences would be catastrophic. The vehicle has been towed back to bill Dodge kia in westbrook, me. Again for repair, and has been documented as kia case # [xxx] . The case was opened by contacting kia customer service (albert) at 800-333-4542, ext. 45060. The kia regional manager for this part of the u. S. Is gary airoldi and kia would not provide any additional contact information for mr. Airoldi. I can¿t help but wonder if the state of maine shouldn't lead the way in forcing Kia Motors into a national recall and repair effort for all of their vehicles impacted by this defect and reimburse those who have incurred out of pocket expenses and/or injuries as a result. Our desire is to have the vehicle repaired at no cost (considering the previous repair campaign) and to recoup the $1030. 30 spent on the previous repair. Thank you very much for reviewing our inquiry and we appreciate any assistance you can offer. Please don't hesitate to also contact me at work at [xxx] . [xxx].

On sat. Sept. 12, 2009, I was on the express way and noticed that my 2004 kia Sorento was slowing down. I immediately looked at my dashboard to see if any lights were on, none on. I then noticed that my heat gauge was at h. I immediately pulled of at the next exit and there was a gas station at the corner. Steam started to come from under the hood and fluid from under the car. I had it towed home because it would not start. I then had it towed to a kia dealership service dept and they looked at the vehicle. The service manager called to inform me that my engine was gone. I said gone. How did that happen. He said because I drove it too long after it started to shut off. Ii explained the car was slowing down and I immediately pulled off the express way to a gas station (which is right off the ramp). I did not drive it far. He told me I had 2 choice, a new engine for $10, 000+ or a used engine $6300+. It was no longer under warranty as of 10/2008. I am devastated. I thought the company offered a 100,000 mile warranty. I had about 87,000 miles on the vehicle. I called kia headquarters and they are looking into this matter. I am awaiting a reply from them.

Engine seized due to a factory recall. Received the notice after the fact and kia is not willing to accept and take responsibility in correctly fixing my engine and paying for my $1000 rental car.