Kia Sorento Suspension Problems
- 151
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
- 13
- Years with records
- 2003–2017
- Stored years
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 151 stored complaint records:
- 6 indicate a crash
- 3 indicate injury
- 2 indicate fire
Complaints by year
What appears in the records
- rear axle · 25 records
- failure mileage · 13 records
- independent mechanic · 12 records
- passenger side · 10 records
- needed replaced · 10 records
- rusted through · 9 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 44 |
| 60–100k mi | 33 |
| 1–30k mi | 30 |
| 30–60k mi | 14 |
| 150–400k mi | 8 |
Complaint evidence
Latest stored owner-submitted records. Open a year for the full list.
Suspension
Thumping noise and sensation from rear axle/suspension area while accelerating from stop or lightly accelerating on local roads. I reviewed a previous recall for this year and while my vin was not in the recalled list, the description of the issues sounds very similar. All of the vehicle mileage has been highway or local driving. Vehicle is being towed to my local kia dealership, gateway kia, [redacted], warrington,…
ODI 11300114
Engine · Steering · Suspension
My wife and i were on the 91 freeway in light traffic and came to the end of the freeway which becomes artesia blvd in gardena, ca. We were sitting at the light at the end of the freeway and we heard this really loud knocking noise so i shut the engine off. I restarted the engine and it was ok for several minutes then all of a sudden we heard this really loud noise like the engine was being opened with a can opener…
ODI 11277728
Differential Unit · Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 kia sorento. While attempting to accelerate from a stop, the vehicle rolled back and raised up. The contact heard a loud noise and pulled the vehicle over to the side of the road. The contact checked the tires and found no failure. The vehicle was towed to the contact's home. The following day, the vehicle was towed to kia of lansing (5737 s pennsylvania ave, lansing, mi 48911,…
ODI 11258560
Engine · Power Train · Suspension
Transmission problems like not getting into gear or jerking when shifting and engine seem to loose power or not have enough also there is a noise the a/c making a rattling noise and vibrating .
ODI 11252733
Electrical System · Service Brakes · Suspension
Takata brake lights not working bought 3 since jan2019. Got brakes done in 2018 but pedal still moves at red light car moves forward. I mash breaks harder. Engine shakes or jumps. Ignition switch won't turn on car it don't crank up key was remade a yr ago. Ignition started back working well but 6months ago same problem again. Today i was stuck 3.5hrs.horrible please help my sorento is loved by me. No one contacted…
ODI 11235305
Engine · Suspension
The ball bearings went out on the front end causing both my front tires to wear right down to the wires on the tire treads. Within a few weeks of fixing them the engine seized in my car for the second time. While my 16 year old was driving it on the highway she sudden lost power and the vehicle started to slow down. She pulled off the road and had her brother take over driving it. He could not get it to speed or to…
ODI 11246586
Steering · Suspension · Wheels
Bearings, suspension and steering issue: took car to get tire changed and ever since the bearins and steering is off. Steering wheel shakes once i try to go faster than 55 mph.
ODI 11240919
Steering · Suspension · Wheels
First issue began when car started pulling to right when going around corners on highway. Took to shop; paid for new brakes including pads, rotors, front calipers plus front driver side ball joint replaced. Ball joint rusted out so bad it crumbled to pieces when tire was taken off. Not out of shop for even a full day when the car started pulling again. This time it was a hard pull to the right while going straight…
ODI 11229624