Major Problems with Kia Sorento Derived from Complaints & Recalls

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Best and Worst Years for Kia Sorento

Explore the chart showing how many complaints have been filed for each year of Kia Sorento.

Model Year	Complaints
2019 Sorento	32
2018 Sorento	27
2017 Sorento	121
2016 Sorento	205
2015 Sorento	190
2014 Sorento	313
2013 Sorento	514
2012 Sorento	510
2011 Sorento	1096
2009 Sorento	45
2008 Sorento	178
2007 Sorento	136
2006 Sorento	231
2005 Sorento	296
2004 Sorento	217
2003 Sorento	304

Worst 3 Kia Sorento complaints

2013 Kia Sorento AIR BAGS Victims: 6 Mileage: 48000 miles

2012 Kia Sorento SERVICE BRAKES Victims: 5 Mileage: 65000 miles

2003 Kia Sorento TIRES Victims: 5

Browse Kia Sorento complaints by category

Problems with ENGINE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM and POWER TRAIN are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Kia Sorento owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
ENGINE i purchased a new 2015 kia sorento may 17 2014. as i was driving down the road last night at...	1279 ~ 78381 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2015 kia sorento. the contact stated that while driving at approximately 10 mph the vehicle...	595 ~ 58496 miles
POWER TRAIN while on the highway going speed limit of 75 the kia started to slow down on its own. it would...	463 ~ 60873 miles
AIR BAGS this kia was rented from enterprise due to my car being in the shop. i found steering problems with this...	435 ~ 66663 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER driving on mild summer day (~70). lightly-packed cartop carrier affixed properly/safely to kia crossbars (installed by kia). driving on interstate...	389 ~ 64056 miles
EXTERIOR LIGHTING tl* the contact owns a 2015 kia sorento. the contact stated that the headlights on/off sensor failed to illuminate during...	359 ~ 55126 miles
BODY > STRUCTURE tl* the contact owns a 2015 kia sorento. while entering the vehicle the contact's foot inadvertently struck the front driver...	301 ~ 75578 miles
STEERING this car is very hard to steer! it wanders left and right i constantly have to keep making corrections. it...	288 ~ 68882 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL i was driving my new kia sorento on a two lane road. while driving in a passing zone going 50-55...	218 ~ 42755 miles
SERVICE BRAKES kia sorento less then 5000 miles water around vin number on dash also leaking into the floor. dealer tried to...	186 ~ 59034 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING tl* the contact owns a 2013 kia sorento. the contact stated that when the vehicle was idling he felt a...	156 ~ 52573 miles
SUSPENSION bearings suspension and steering issue: took car to get tire changed and ever since the bearins and steering is off.	151 ~ 85802 miles
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM tl ' the contact owns a 2015 kia sorento. while driving approximately 40 mph the contact was flagged by another...	139 ~ 75137 miles
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL the wipers and headlights would randomly come in and out of working conditions. you don't know when wipers are working...	132 ~ 62215 miles
SEATS tl* the contact owned a 2015 kia sorento. while the contact's vehicle was at a complete stop at a red...	78 ~ 50320 miles
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN i own a two-wheel-drive model 2012 kia sorento with a 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine and automatic transmissions. it has loss of...	71 ~ 124061 miles
SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY > VISIBILITY sunroof shattered while driving on i-35 north. we have kids on board while that happened. it sounded like a gun	63 ~ 40741 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE high pressure fuel line fittings determined to be defective and not fitting correctly. line(s) became detached causing near catastrophic fuel	54 ~ 56618 miles
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS since january 2009 we have been fighting with kia motors because my passenger airbag light will not activate when someone...	46 ~ 15546 miles
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING took delivery of a 2011 kia sorento lx with 2.4l engine on 4/22/10. during the next 3.5 months and 4...	45 ~ 50337 miles
VISIBILITY/WIPER tl* the contact owns a 2015 kia sorento. when the air conditioner or heater was activated an abnormal odor emitted...	44 ~ 46639 miles
SEAT BELTS i had to ride in my own backseat for the first time today. the rear seat belt goes across my...	42 ~ 40048 miles
DOOR > BODY > STRUCTURE rear right door handle assembly fell apart when my wife was opening the door to place groceries on rear seat.	39 ~ 288323 miles
WHEELS kia dealership rotated tires. rear driver side tire flew off vehicle within 2 blocks of dealership service department. all lugs...	37 ~ 51660 miles
SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE > FRONTAL > AIR BAGS 2009 kia sorento. consumer states vehicle does not protect the front passenger if the weight is less than 120 pounds.	36 ~ 8888 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC while coming to stop at intersection or pulling into parking lot space at low speed i could hear and feel...	35 ~ 17869 miles
TIRES i have the kumho crugen premium kl33 235 60 r18 tires. they came with the kia sorento. i was driving...	28 ~ 30502 miles
HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING i was driving the car and then it slowed down to 40 mph and cut off on the highway. i...	23 ~ 43848 miles
COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING tl* the contact owns a 2013 kia sorento. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 17v224000 (engine and engine...	23 ~ 61516 miles
STRUCTURE the two rear fixed windows leaked while the vehicle was in a touchless carwash. the dealership and service department have...	21 ~ 40016 miles
LATCH > DOORS > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES tl* the contact owns a 2014 kia sorento. the contact stated that the driver side door latch failed to properly...	19 ~ 78430 miles
VISIBILITY our 2015 kia sorento lx with touring package was parked in our driveway when the tailgate window exploded and shattered...	18 ~ 20329 miles
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES while driving in parking lot and breaking the engine stopped engine light came on. car would not restart. took multiple...	15 ~ 78450 miles
ROTOR > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS tl* the contact owns a 2012 kia sorento. while driving approximately 2 mph the vehicle stopped abruptly when the brake...	14 ~ 10607 miles
INTERIOR LIGHTING 2011 kia sorento. consumer writes regarding problems with vehicle within the first 2 months of purchase *tgw the consumer stated...	14 ~ 55511 miles
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM cpsc:x1380106a. 2014 kia sorento. consumer stated the concern is not being able to read the electroluminescent speedometer in the daylight....	13 ~ 15989 miles
EQUIPMENT our 2007 kia sorento has a problem with the passenger air bag system. this is my wife's car and i...	12 ~ 35678 miles
DRIVESHAFT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN affected part is the right front axle driveshaft. a safety recall notice has been issued for the problem. as a...	10 ~ 31189 miles
BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS > GASOLINE > ENGINE tl* the contact owns a 2006 kia sorento. the contact stated that while driving 35 mph the brake and battery...	10 ~ 60060 miles
DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN i was starting off from stop sign and felt and heard a loud thud from the engine area. immediately the...	8 ~ 4308 miles
MECHANICAL > EQUIPMENT i was traveling at approximately 70 mph and my tachometer stopped working and i started losing speed. the car would...	8 ~ 44000 miles
HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM > STEERING 2005 kia sorento ex developed problems with the power steering.*no answer required. mr within a few days of owning the...	8 ~ 29990 miles
ACCELERATOR PEDAL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 2011 kia sorento. consumer writes regarding problems with vehicle within the first 2 months of purchase *tgw the consumer stated...	7 ~ 29762 miles
FRONT > SUSPENSION from day 1 i complained of a clunking/banging noise on the front passenger side of vehicle when going over small...	7 ~ 28415 miles
MANUAL TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN i have 2 complaints. 1) i have complained about the front passenger air bag not coming on when an adult...	7 ~ 9733 miles
EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING my 22 yr son. was driving a kia sorento at highway speed on 11/27/08 on i-10 w in houston tx...	7 ~ 50587 miles
ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC i have been the owner of 2 brand new kia sorrentos a 2004 and a 2006. with both vehicles i...	7 ~ 15562 miles
DIFFERENTIAL UNIT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN tl* the contact owns a 2014 kia sorento. while attempting to accelerate from a stop the vehicle rolled back and...	6 ~ 47516 miles
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY as i was driving into my daughters driveway approx. 5-10 mph i heard a loud pop and then glass raining...	6 ~ 28654 miles
BRAKE LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING tl* the contact owns a 2007 kia sorento. while depressing the brake pedal the brake lights would not illuminate. the...	6 ~ 61096 miles
PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS > TIRES tire pressure sensor did not light up at any time while driving on 95 in rush hour morning traffic forewarning...	6 ~ 18502 miles
UNDERBODY SHIELDS > FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE i have a 2006 kia sorento the rear housing axle has rusted all the way . and there is...	6 ~ 106868 miles
SIDE/WINDOW > AIR BAGS air bag sensor light on passenger side of 07 kia rio was on after repairs from an accident. took to...	6 ~ 41017 miles
AIR CONDITIONER > APPLIANCE > EQUIPMENT tl*the contact owns a 2007 kia sorento. three days after purchasing the vehicle the air bag light illuminated which indicated...	6 ~ 52641 miles
WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM dt*: the contact stated the outside temperature gauge was inoperable and attempted repair resulted to the splicing of the wring...	6 ~ 22950 miles
CRANKCASE (PCV) > EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM 2004 kia sorento - loss of power brake and battery lights illuminated vehicle stalled. crank bolt failure. happened 3 times	6 ~ 63459 miles
FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE tl* the contact owns a 2007 kia sorento. while driving various speeds an abnormal noise was heard. the vehicle was...	5 ~ 112800 miles
12V/24V/48V BATTERY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 2013 kia sorento. consumer writes in regards to engine failure. *ld the consumer stated the manufacturer and dealer were both	5 ~ 32315 miles
SIDEWALL > TIRES i have the kumho crugen premium kl33 235 60 r18 tires. they came with the kia sorento. i was driving...	5 ~ 36994 miles
ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT 2011 kia sorento. consumer writes regarding problems with vehicle within the first 2 months of purchase *tgw the consumer stated...	5 ~ 11200 miles
REAR > SUSPENSION our 2011 kia sorento has experienced two suspension failures in the last 6 or 7 weeks. kia has found it	5 ~ 76400 miles
HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE > BODY > STRUCTURE tl* the contact owns a 2014 kia sorento. on several occasions the key fob failed to properly operate the hatch...	4 ~ 41029 miles
POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS > VISIBILITY driving down the road and a loud pop occurred and the rear sunroof had shattered. no other cars or people...	4 ~ 28389 miles
SWITCH > BRAKE LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING i came to a stop suddenly the dash lights started flashing and the car would not accelerate. i turned the...	4 ~ 49750 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC vehicle ignited from rear left tail light. it was not running nor were the keys in the ignition. upon contacting...	4 ~ 14226 miles
TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE like many 2003 kia sorento owners the overflow tank in mine developed a crack in the bottom that is only...	4 ~ 15139 miles
FUEL PUMP > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE my car has 73 000 miles and kept well maintained. one day the car wouldn't start. engine kept turning over...	3
PADS > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS tl* the contact owns a 2012 kia sorento. while driving approximately 2 mph the vehicle stopped abruptly when the brake...	3 ~ 10333 miles
IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM we were returning home from the store shut the vehicle off and the key would not come out . two...	3 ~ 64982 miles
TREAD/BELT > TIRES tl* the contact owns a 2013 kia sorento equipped with kumho solus tires size: 235/60r/18 (na). the vehicle was taken...	3 ~ 50841 miles
PARKING BRAKE i was parking my 2011 kia sorento to get to work and tried to put the gear in reverse. the...	3 ~ 23923 miles
CRUISE CONTROL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL dt*: the contact stated while driving 15 mph under normal road conditions the brakes locked up. there were no warnings...	3 ~ 7333 miles
TAIL LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING 2006 sorento was purchased in nov 2005. jan of 2006 the check engine light came on and i was told...	3 ~ 28865 miles
RADIATOR ASSEMBLY > COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING the engine coolant reservoir failed can't be repaired. it must be replaced. there are no such parts anywhere in the...	3 ~ 59173 miles
SWITCH > IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2008 kia sorento. when starting the vehicle a loud abnormal noise was heard. the contact...	2 ~ 100000 miles
ABS WARNING LIGHT > ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC tl* the contact owns a 2013 kia sorento. the contact stated that the abs warning indicator and two other warning...	2 ~ 20089 miles
ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2007 kia sorento. while driving various speeds the vehicle stalled and several warning indicators illuminated...	2 ~ 90000 miles
GLASS, SIDE/REAR > VISIBILITY the two rear fixed windows leaked while the vehicle was in a touchless carwash. the dealership and service department have...	2 ~ 21093 miles
HEATER CORE > DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY tl* the contact owns a 2007 kia sorento. while at a stop the defroster was activated but failed to function....	2 ~ 32500 miles
FRONT > SEAT BELTS tl* the contact owns a 2012 kia sorento. while driving approximately 30 mph the contact depressed the brake pedal but...	2 ~ 43010 miles
HEAD RESTRAINT > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS tl* the contact owns a 2012 kia sorento. while driving approximately 30 mph the contact depressed the brake pedal but...	2 ~ 4010 miles
ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM > STEERING tl* the contact owns a 2012 kia sorento. the contact stated that while driving approximately 10 mph the power steering...	2 ~ 22500 miles
DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY 2005 kia sorento. consumer writes in regards to defroster switch malfunction *tgw the consumer stated the vehicle would not start....	2 ~ 22500 miles
REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY the front windshield wipers start working by itself without pressing any control. specialty at night and the washer pump does...	2 ~ 65062 miles
TORQUE CONVERTER > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN tl*the contact owns a 2011 kia sorento. the contact stated that when he took his foot off the accelerator pedal...	2 ~ 57 miles
CLUTCH ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN tl*the contact owns a 2006 kia sorento. while driving 45 mph the vehicle began smoking and then stopped moving. the...	2 ~ 27462 miles
RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. > ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT tl* the contact owns a 2005 kia sorento. while driving approximately 60 mph the contact depressed the accelerator pedal but...	2 ~ 14702 miles
VALVE > TIRES tl*the contact owns a 2007 kia sorento. the contact stated that the instrument panel indicated that the pressure in the...	2 ~ 57197 miles
ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY > AIR BAGS passenger side air bag light does not go off every time a passenger is sitting in seat.which will not let	2 ~ 123 miles
TIE ROD ASSEMBLY > LINKAGES > STEERING tl*the contact owns a 2004 kia sorento. while driving 15 mph the steering wheel failed to turn to the right...	2 ~ 84000 miles
HUB > WHEELS hubcaps have 3/8" gap between rim and hubcap. have tried weekly sinse may to get kia to fix the problem.	2 ~ 3378 miles
FLOOR SHIFT ASSEMBLY > MANUAL TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN we have a 2006 kia the suv type and the proble is that when we filled the gas tank the...	2 ~ 12051 miles
LOCK > HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES tl*the contact owns a 2006 kia sorento. the contact stated that the interior and exterior lights would flash the door...	2 ~ 12623 miles
HORN > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM dt*: the contact stated the horn works intermittently. the vehicle has been to the dealer five times for the problem....	2 ~ 28000 miles
RECLINER > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS dt: 2005 kia sorento. the airbag light stayed on. they have replaced the seat t and sent the seat off...	2 ~ 9175 miles
EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING while driving a light on the dash illuminated and the vehicle suddenly lost power. *nm the vehicle had a sensor...	2 ~ 22907 miles
RACK AND PINION > STEERING i have 3 major failures w/my new kia sorento '04 since buying it in dec '03 from peak kia in...	2 ~ 22327 miles
TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) > POWER TRAIN i am complaining to let you know of a defect in my 2004 kia sorrento v.i.n. [xxx] and a potential...	2 ~ 7225 miles
UNIVERSAL JOINT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN since purchasing new 2004 sorento in february 2004 have had the vehicle to two different dealers for five attempts to...	2 ~ 23250 miles
HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 1) upon purchase exhaust smell was strong inside suv leading to headaches and queasiness. 2) took it in within weeks...	2 ~ 52006 miles
GASOLINE > ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING the sorento suv was bought in june 2003. with less than 1000 miles in june 2003 the sorento was brought...	2 ~ 450 miles
LATCH > HOOD > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES driving down the highway and my hood flew up causing heavy hood damage and the top of the suv...	1 ~ 128000 miles
INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2017 kia sorento with a trailer in tow. the contact stated that the brake light...	1 ~ 68100 miles
HUB > FRONT > SUSPENSION tl* the contact owns a 2013 kia sorento. the contact stated that the abs warning indicator and two other warning...	1 ~ 40178 miles
STABILIZER BAR > FRONT > SUSPENSION tl* the contact owns a 2004 kia sorento. the contact stated that the stability bar/torque bar that supports the rear...	1 ~ 150000 miles
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE 2016 kia sorento. consumer writes in regards to vehicle "forward collision warning" system issues. *smd the consumer stated the forward...	1
MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE > EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 2016 kia sorento. consumer writes in regards to vehicle will not shift properly and failed to accelerate over 30 mph.	1
BUMPERS > BODY > STRUCTURE tl* the contact owns a 2015 kia sorento. while driving 35 mph the contact's vehicle struck the preceding vehicle. there...	1 ~ 7000 miles
SEAT HEATER/COOLER > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS when using the cooling seat option it does not work on the passenger side. when we took it in for...	1 ~ 1800 miles
LINKAGES > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL tl* the contact owns a 2015 kia sorento. the contact stated that while attempting to make a left turn the...	1 ~ 1000 miles
TAILGATE > BODY > STRUCTURE our 2015 kia sorento lx with touring package was parked in our driveway when the tailgate window exploded and shattered...	1 ~ 84 miles
EXTERIOR > REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES > VISIBILITY tl* the contact owns a 2014 kia sorento. the contact stated that while driving approximately 15 mph both side mirrors...	1 ~ 1500 miles
PEDALS AND LINKAGES > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 2012 kia sorento. consumer writes in regards to accelerator and brake pedals are too close together. *smd the consumer stated...	1
TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM while driving (usually steady state speed on highway - with or without cruise control engaged) car experiences a sudden...	1 ~ 40000 miles
LOCK > TRUNK LID > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES tl* the contact owns a 2012 kia sorento. while driving approximately 30 mph the contact depressed the brake pedal but...	1 ~ 20 miles
COLUMN SHIFT > LEVER AND LINKAGE > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION this 2011 kia sorento lx is a v6 key start with 13 000 miles purchased new in december 2010. the...	1 ~ 13000 miles
SOLENOID > STARTER ASSEMBLY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM upon starting the 2009 kia sorrento one day i shifted to reverse and noticed a violent jerk with a loud...	1 ~ 46000 miles
WHEEL SPEED SENSOR > ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC bought new 2011 kia sorento in february and have 11 000 miles on it. i have taken it in several...	1 ~ 11000 miles
CATALYTIC CONVERTOR > EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2011 kia sorento. while the vehicle was stationary at a traffic light with the air...	1 ~ 80000 miles
REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES > VISIBILITY i was driving on the ma turnpike late morning when i looked in my rearview mirror and the view was...	1 ~ 6000 miles
COIL SPRINGS > SPRINGS > FRONT tl*the contact owns a 2011 kia sorento. while driving approximately 30 mph the vehicle began to pull towards the right....	1 ~ 200 miles
ROOF AND PILLARS > BODY > STRUCTURE the car is a 2011 and is only 3 months old had just pulled out of a driveway and was...	1 ~ 3000 miles
UPPER ARM > CONTROL ARM > FRONT tl*-the contact owns a 2003 kia sorento. while the contact was driving approximately 25 mph there was a loud noise...	1 ~ 53000 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER i have a 2003 kia sorento that failed the emissions test. when going onto the website for recalls it comes...	1
ARM > SPINDLE > KNUCKLE tl*the contact owns a 2004 kia sorento. while driving 15 mph the steering wheel failed to turn to the right...	1 ~ 38000 miles
LOWER BALL JOINT > CONTROL ARM > FRONT tl*the contact owns a 2004 kia sorento. while driving 15 mph the steering wheel failed to turn to the right...	1 ~ 38000 miles
UPPER BALL JOINT > CONTROL ARM > FRONT tl*the contact owns a 2004 kia sorento. while driving 15 mph the steering wheel failed to turn to the right...	1 ~ 38000 miles
FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE while driving my 2003 kia sorento on august 14 2007 the engine began to make noises loose power and slow...	1
SUPPORT DEVICE/STRUT > HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE > BODY tl*the contact owns a 2004 kia sorento. while driving approximately 30 mph on normal road conditions the engine stalled unexpectedly...	1 ~ 50000 miles
FILLING/CHARGING > TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE 2003 kia sorento. gas tank will not fill and when attempting to fill the car will spew gas onto the...	1 ~ 58981 miles
POWER ADJUST > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS on a few occasions when the driver power seat was moved forward backward or reclined it would let you make...	1 ~ 41000 miles
FLOOR SHIFT > LEVER AND LINKAGE > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION tl*- the contact owns a 2006 kia sorento with a current and failure odometer reading of 1 200 miles. the...	1 ~ 1200 miles
CABLES > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL tl* - the contact owns a 2004 kia sorento when the contact lifts the foot off the gas pedal the...	1 ~ 19585 miles
STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE we have a 2006 kia the suv type and the proble is that when we filled the gas tank the...	1 ~ 23501 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR while driving on saturday 7/15/06 i noticed a high pitched noise while steering. i was under the impression that the...	1
PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE) > CLUTCH ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN tl*the contact owns a 2006 kia sorento. the contact stated that his clutch pedal depresses itself and sticks to the...	1 ~ 20000 miles
CALIPER > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS dt: the consumer's vehicle was making a clicking noise took it to the dealer. they said the caliper was missing...	1
POWER ASSIST > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC the clock did not work properly there was a noise while the vehicle was cold or starting cold while turning...	1
WHEEL BEARING > FRONT > SUSPENSION while driving the engine blew out the first time on 10-04-04. it was replaced and it blew again on 01-21-05....	1 ~ 58947 miles
FOG LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING while driving the engine blew out the first time on 10-04-04. it was replaced and it blew again on 01-21-05....	1 ~ 58947 miles
LABELS > OTHER > EQUIPMENT hello everyone! well unfortantely i'm also having problems with my 2004 kia sorento. i purchased my kia from geweke kia...	1
ANTI-THEFT DEVICES > ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT i purchased a 2003 ex kia sorento in june 2003. on july 13 2003 the air bag light system came...	1
AXLE SHAFT > AXLE ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN i have a 2003 kia sorento that i purchased in september of 2003. i bought the sorento with 5000 miles...	1 ~ 5100 miles
AXLE ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN the sorento suv was bought in june 2003. with less than 1000 miles in june 2003 the sorento was brought...	1 ~ 900 miles
PUMP > HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST > STEERING bought car new. power steering never worked. needed to be replaced. *la...	1 ~ 1398 miles
DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE vehicle takes a long time to start. sometimes as long as ten seconds. the engine cranks and cranks and then	1 ~ 300 miles

FAQ

What year Kia Sorento is the most reliable?

Speaking of the models produced in the last 16 years, Kia Sorento models of 2018, 2019, 2009 year of manufacture have had the least number of complaints.

What year was a bad year for Kia Sorento?

Kia Sorento models of 2011 and 2013 are probably the years to be avoided like the plague due to a higher than an average number of issues reported.

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DEWALT Mechanics Tools Kit and Socket Se...
- Socket sets include 72 tooth count ratchets which allow for a 5 degree arc swing for maneuverability in restricted areas
- Ratchets include a low profile directional lever to help reduce catch points and for easy...
Amazon Basics Mechanic's Tool Set with C...
- Mechanic tool kit and socket set for tackling multiple sizes and types of fasteners, especially nuts and bolts
- Includes a 201-piece set that combines most popular sockets, wrenches, hex keys, and screwdriver bits
- Both metric...

Tool box

TUFFIOM 8-Drawer Rolling Tool Chest w/Lo...
- LARGE STORAGE CAPACITY: The rolling tool chest is designed with 8 drawers and 1 bottom cabinet for storing tools, small equipment or other objects. And the bottom cabinet features side hooks for hanging tools like...
beyond by BLACK+DECKER BLACK+DECKER BDST...
- Sturdy + Stackable: Durable Auto-Lock Latches Make Connecting These Stackable Units Quick And Easy
- Quick Access: The Quick-Release On The Locking Latch Allows You To Easily Separate Each Module When Stacked For Quick Access To...
BIG RED ANTBD133-XB Torin 20" Portable 3...
- Heavy duty tool box is made of thick steel, with powder coat red paint finish, beautiful and easy to clean
- Measures 20.5" L x 8.5" W x 12" H, and is equipped with 3 drawers...
DEKOPRO 228 Piece Socket Wrench Auto Rep...
- HIGH QUALITY&STANDARDS:Forged from high-quality steel and finished in high-polish chrome,strength, durability, anti-corrosion protection.All the tools meet or exceed ANSI critical standards
- COMPLETE VARIETIES:Contains tools needed for most small repairs and basic DIY projects around the...
Torin 17-Inch Plastic Tool Box,3-Tiers M...
- Tough metal latches are solid and easy to open and close, with long use life
- Foldable three-tier tray provides you with more storage space and you can separate metric and imperial tools to take them...
CARTMAN 148 Piece Automotive and Househo...
- Comprehensive Tool Set: The Cartman 148-Piece Tool Kit includes all the crucial tools needed for everyday home repairs and maintenance, from cutting to tightening, measuring to hammering.
- Durable and Corrosion-Resistant: All tools in the kit...