# Steering coupler is loose

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/steering-coupler-is-loose/180495>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Tags:** kia, sorento\
**Created:** [November 6, 2021, 7:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/steering-coupler-is-loose/180495 "2021-11-06T19:59:14Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 6\
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**Author:** ![sandysprings6700\_169115](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/e480ec/32.png) [@sandysprings6700\_169115](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sandysprings6700_169115)\
**Post date:** [November 6, 2021, 7:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/steering-coupler-is-loose/180495/1 "2021-11-06T19:59:14Z")

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I was informed that the steering coupler is loose on my 2017 Kia Sorento, during a routine safety inspection it was discovered. It almost unnoticeable click in the steering column. Anyone know ANYTHING about this, before I head to dealership??

Firestone (who reported it to me)… Says a two hour job, and maybe dealership may get it repaired for less!!! Imagine that…

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**Author:** ![Renegade](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/b4bc9f/32.png) [@Renegade](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Renegade)\
**Post date:** [November 6, 2021, 8:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/steering-coupler-is-loose/180495/2 "2021-11-06T20:08:54Z")

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> [@sandysprings6700\_169115](#):
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> Firestone (who reported it to me)… Says a two hour job, and maybe dealership may get it repaired for less!!! Imagine that…

I would not trust a Firestone diagnosis on a car this old you need to find a good independent mechanic to diagnose and possibly fix what ever the problem might be and not a dealer who will be more expensive.

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**Author:** ![Mustangman](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/mustangman/32/44130_2.png) [@Mustangman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mustangman)\
**Post date:** [November 6, 2021, 10:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/steering-coupler-is-loose/180495/3 "2021-11-06T22:26:52Z")

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Kia under warrany even if you bought it used… common problem on some Kias and Hyundais. Should be covered by the warranty. Go to the dealer.

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**Author:** ![George\_San\_Jose1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/e5b9ba/32.png) [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\
**Post date:** [November 7, 2021, 12:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/steering-coupler-is-loose/180495/4 "2021-11-07T00:49:04Z")

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Try Googling Kia tsb number CHA 091, might be helpful.

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**Author:** ![asemaster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/5f9b8f/32.png) [@asemaster](https://community.cartalk.com/u/asemaster)\
**Post date:** [November 7, 2021, 1:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/steering-coupler-is-loose/180495/5 "2021-11-07T01:08:28Z")

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> [@Mustangman](#):
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> Kia under warrany even if you bought it used

This car is already over 4 years old and on its second owner, I’m not sure this would be covered anymore.

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**Author:** ![davepsinbox\_157004](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/73ab20/32.png) [@davepsinbox\_157004](https://community.cartalk.com/u/davepsinbox_157004)\
**Post date:** [November 7, 2021, 1:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/steering-coupler-is-loose/180495/6 "2021-11-07T01:31:28Z")

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Kia’s warranty is 5 yrs./60k bumper-to-bumper to the second and subsequent owners. As long as you’re within that window, take it to the dealer.