2003 Kia Sorento Suspension Problems
- 13
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
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.
What owners report
- rear axle · 8 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 3 |
| 60–100k mi | 3 |
| 1–30k mi | 2 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Fuel/Propulsion System · Suspension · Unknown Or Other
The 2003 kia sorento has a problem with extensive frame rusting, to the point where some owners have had the suspension detach from the frame. One owner in particular has had issues with the gas tank needing to be replaced, and kia motors refuses to do anything about the problem. They built the car, sold it to people, and when consumers have complaints about their vehicle, they (kia) says that they're not…
ODI 10967402
Suspension
Rust and corrosion rear axle bracket and trailing arm mount. Rear axle bracket broke at highway speeds.
ODI 10967596
Body · Suspension
Takata recall...rear suspension always rots out. The sub frame is bad.
ODI 10939788
Body · Steering · Suspension
While driving i heard a clunk and a the car began rolling side to side. I limped to a mechanic and was told that the frame where the suspension and all parts connect was rusted out. Frame repair said this can not be fixed as the frame is rusted out. Where the stabilizer and suspension connects. Teh car only has 149,ooo miles and is in north carolina. I have read other reports of a rusted out support frame on this…
ODI 10875587
Suspension
Takata recall rear frame cross member rusted out.
ODI 10850947
Suspension
I was driving down the road at 35 miles per hour and the car began to swerve to the side of the road. The support towers on the top of the rear axle that hold the links that keep the rear axle from falling out of the car have completely rusted. Without these links the rear axle can twist and cause the vehicle to lose control. Without these links the entire rear axle could break away from the car and could become a…
ODI 10786815
Body · Steering · Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 kia sorento. While driving at 55 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The contact had to apply force to the steering wheel in order to turn the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the harmonica balance in the steering column needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. In addition, the contact noticed…
ODI 10748133
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 kia sorento. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 mph, the rear end of the vehicle collapsed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who stated that both rear axles were fractured due rust corrosion. The vehicle was then towed to the dealer for further investigation. The contact was awaiting a response from the dealer. The manufacturer was notified of the…
ODI 10552689
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 kia sorento. While driving approximately 35 mph, a loud noise emitted from under the vehicle. The contact continued driving and the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who stated the rear axle had completely rusted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and they stated the defect was not included in the service warranty. The approximate failure mileage was…
ODI 10454546
Suspension · Tires
VIBRATION AT 70+ MPH. *JB
ODI 10144519
Suspension
Vehicle displays rumbling vibration and noise at highway speeds. Dealer has removed undercoating from driveline and rotated and balanced tires to improve problem. This initially seemed to help, however, rumbling has returned and is just as bad as before. Dealer has no idea what else to do. Kia denies there are any reported issues and have no input. Will be returning to dealer again for #3 repair this week. *la
ODI 10043409
Suspension
2003 kay sorento ex: vehicle vibrates excessively only between approx. 68 -78 mph. Rear-view mirror (and image) shakes. Difficult to see cars in rear-view mirror clearly. Vibration can be heard and felt. *jb
ODI 10064435
Suspension
Vehicle vibrates at highway speeds. Took to dealer they said wheels were unbalanced. Dealer balanced wheels and still no change. *nlm
ODI 10019268