Power Steering Failed Problems of Kia Motor Sorento

Power steering failed while driving. Extreme difficulty to steer, dangerous situation since it happened when I was trying to turn left from the left turning lane on a freeway offramp. Was able to turn car left and change to right lane then moved to side of road. Turned off car, on restart power steering returned.

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Tl the contact owns a 2006 kia Sorento. While driving 40 mph, the crankshaft fractured and the power steering failed. The contact pulled the vehicle over to the side of the road and had it towed to community kia (4221 east fwy, baytown, TX 77521, 832-612-3807). The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that they would be in communication with the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 74,000.

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Tl the contact owns a 2014 kia Sorento. While driving various speeds, the power steering completely failed without warning. The contact took the vehicle to pride kia of lynn (793 lynnway, lynn, MA 01901, (781) 596-1010) where it was diagnosed that the entire steering module and steering column needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 75,000.

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Power steering failed twice while vehicle was in operation at apx. 60 mph.

While driving at 50 mph the power steering failed on my 2005 kia Sorento making it extremely difficult to control. When I finally pulled into a parking lot there was a loud noise coming from the engine. I turned off the engine immediately. When I tried to restart the vehicle the battery appeared to be dead. I finally had to have it towed around 11 p. M. Upon further inspection by a mechanic it was determined that the cam shaft bold broke off. Causing the pullies to stop which affected everyting that was driven by the pullies. There was also damage to the radiator that needs to be replaced. Initial estimate to repair the vehicle was $1550.

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The contact owns a 2006 kia sorrento. The contact stated that while driving 20 mph, she heard a loud banging as the power steering and brakes failed. The vehicle was towed to a certified mechanic and they stated that the harmonic balancer was fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred a few months later. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 56,000. The VIN was unavailable.

The contact owns a 2006 kia Sorento. The contact stated that while driving 35 mph, the alternator, brake and temperature warning lights illuminated and the power steering failed. The vehicle was moved to the shoulder. Upon inspection, the contact noticed that the crankshaft bolt fractured and caused the fan belt and the water pump to become inoperable. The vehicle was not taken to a mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and advised the contact to take the vehicle to the dealer for diagnostics. The failure mileage was 83,500.

The contact owns a 2005 kia Sorento. While driving approximately 30 mph, the power steering failed without warning and the vehicle became increasingly difficult to control. The dealer stated that the camshaft needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 117,000.

The contact owns a 2005 kia Sorento. The contact was traveling 10 mph when the power steering assist failed while attempting a left turn and the contact crashed into a ditch. The vehicle was destroyed. The police were not contacted. There were no injuries. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer and the manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 140,000 and the current mileage was 143,000 . . Updated 07/27/12 the consumer stated the power steering failure happened on four different occasions. The airbags did not deploy during crash. Updated 08/02/2012.

The contact owns a 2005 kia Sorento. The contact was driving approximately 60 -65 mph when the battery and parking brake warning lights illuminated momentarily. The contact stated that the power steering failed suddenly and caused extreme difficulty in steering capabilities. The vehicle was then inspected by an independent mechanic and they advised that the failure was the harmonic balancer bolt and that the entire engine would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was approximately 75,000.

The contact owns a 2004 kia Sorento. The contact stated while driving 60 mph the power steering failed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The dealer stated he used the wrong steering fluid in the vehicle, which caused the failure. The contact emailed the manufacturer and was awaiting a response. The failure mileage was 56,000 and the current mileage was 60,000.

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I purchased the Sorento 5/31/03, while making a right hand turn the power steering completely went out; I almost hit another vehicle regaining control. Contacted kia consumer affairs immediately, they have complete logs on file. 6/2/03 dealer replaced power steering rack. 6/10/03 830 miles,power steering failed again;had to fight with the steering to control vehile in parking garage. 6/12/03 power steering pump was replaced. Picked up vehicle that evening and pulling out from the restaurant the power steering went out again. 6/13/03 850 miles, computer malfunction; new downloads had to be downloaded to vehicles computer. 6/18/03 electronic power steering module had to be replaced. Now 6/20/03 dealer said they wont help me, kia consumer affairs said they wont replace the vehicle nor buy back the vehicle. I'm terrified to pick up the vehicle tonight. Kia wanted me to drive the vehicle 30 days more then call back and they will re-imburse me 2 months payments for all the trouble. I replied I wont drive it, I'll have it flat bedded to my house and seek legal council.

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