2003 Kia Sorento Electrical System Problems
- 20
- 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
- light bulbs · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 5 |
| 1–30k mi | 3 |
| 30–60k mi | 3 |
| 60–100k mi | 2 |
| 150–400k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
My 2003 kia sorento drives for 15 minutes and stalls out. I wait 5 min and it'll start and drive for a block or 2and continues to that until i get it towed home
ODI 11043741
Electrical System
The driver door cannot be opened from inside or outside. I understand this is a common problem with kia sorentos.
ODI 10876536
Electrical System · Engine · Unknown Or Other
I was driving back from orlando, florida after picking up my daughter who travelled down from uf in gainesville - 1st weekend in september, 2015. We were travelling south i95 in the middle lane, when the car completely shut off all the red lights on the dash board came on. Luckily i was able to steer the car over to the hard shoulder, this was extremely hard, & press hard on the brakes to stop. After 5mins or so i…
ODI 10786737
Air Bags · Electrical System · Engine
Engine light is on, airbag light is on, clock can't keep right time, now won't start at all, i wished i never bought this 2003 kia sorento, they are nothing but junk. Please anybody who reads this do not buy a kia vehicle. I hate kia vehicles, i will never own one again, i would not take a kia vehicle, even if they give me one. To many problems, since i bought it, haven't been anywhere in two weeks, because kia…
ODI 10735581
Air Bags · Electrical System · Engine
All lights come on, horn blows, but will not start at all, this kia sorento is junk, its falling apart, i got a disable mother, now can't take her to her doctor appointments, every since i had it, its been nothing but junk, we live on fixed income, can't afford to get another vehicle, and this 2003 kia sorento should not be on the road, all kia sorento vehicles are junk, clock is messed up, comes off and on, airbag…
ODI 10735552
Electrical System · Engine · Steering
As my family and i drove down 146 towards baytown, tx from dayton, tx i heard a loud "thud". Immediately followed by a loss of a/c, power, and steering. I pulled onto the shoulder immediately and popped the hood. I saw the harmonic balance lying on the splash guard and a belt lying beside it, as well as another belt loss but still hanging on the other pulleys. I got a friend to tow me back to my studio. I began…
ODI 10608643
Electrical System · Engine · Fuel System, Gasoline
I am single old lady, late jan.2014 , driving back from orlando,fl. To my home<2 hrs away> on i-95 car slows down, all lights go on dashboard. Get home at 40 miles an hour.next day go to tire plus, can not fix car, engine trouble..go to dealer bev smith kia, ft.pierce, fl, i am a regular there,with car problemsell me can needs new lower engine, $7000 i almost faint, , car not safe, i left anyway, they would not…
ODI 10609501
Electrical System
When i try to start the vehicle it will not do anything until i open the driver door then it will start. *tr
ODI 10515841
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
Driving at night when all of a sudden interior lights started blinking off & on like strobe lights at a disco. I tried turning them off, nothing. It seemed related to the dimmer switch because if i kept pressure on it to the lowest degree, the flashing stopped. For awhile i wedged a pin in the switch & that worked. Eventually, though that stopped working & the light show would begin. It happened day & night, just…
ODI 10485940
Electrical System · Engine · Engine And Engine Cooling · Exterior Lighting · Visibility
I have had my 2003 kia sorento since march 2010. It was purchased with 32,000 miles on it, and as of the end of october 2010, it had 36,000 miles. So far, i have had to replace the coolant reservoir, because it was cracked. I was driving, and it overheated out of nowhere. It was in the shop for four days, because they could not find the problem even after doing several pressurized systems tests. At the end of…
ODI 10365133
Electrical System · Fuel System, Gasoline · Steering
I bought a 2003 kia sorento about 6 years ago and i've had a lot of problems. The worst and most recent problem is the gas spews out of the tank every time i try to fill it. It runs down the side of the car and on my wheel. Sometimes it gets on me. This has been going on for several months now. If you pump very slow and stop every .80 cents it lessens the amount of times it spews out, but this is so very timely. The…
ODI 10365305
Cooling System · Electrical System · Frame And Members · Interior Lighting
I purchased my 03 kia sorento in 2004 and have had many issues since then. I have had to replace lights from the front to the back numerous times. I've been driving down our remote country road at night and had my headlights go out. My coolant tank cracked and left me stranded on another country road in the snow last year. I later found out it was recalled for that particular defect; after i had it replaced. The…
ODI 10296669
Electrical System · Engine And Engine Cooling
2003 kia sorento, purchased used with 11,000 miles on it. Has been a nightmare since the day i bought it! Head gaskets warped at 28,000 miles, overheated without warning, no spike in temp gauge, wham smoke from everywhere and even with proof of maintenance upkeep it took kia 2 months to decide to honor the warranty. This was after the check engine light would come on every two seconds and have to be in the shop for…
ODI 10265609
Electrical System · Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 kia sorrento. While driving 45 mph, the vehicle began to overheat. The contact inspected the vehicle and notice the coolant was low. Approximately a week later he inspected the vehicle again noticed that there was a crack in the reservoir tank. He replaced the reservoir tank. As of april 15, 2008, the dealer had not inspected the vehicle. In addition, the driver side headlights, tail…
ODI 10224637
Electrical System
Have had nothing but problems with the dash clock going out, headlamps-6 times now, and brake lamps 3x in 3 months! Was told by service dept at kia that the car over charges itself causing problems with the electrical system. Wrote kia a letter trying to get them to take care of the problem or pay me back for this car and buy it back on 3/7/06. *jb
ODI 10152338
Electrical System · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 kia sorento. The contact stated that after he gets an oil change, the vehicle's exterior and interior lights blow out. As of may 17, 2007, the dome light is currently out and has been since november 25, 2005. Kia motors stated that even though her vehicle was under warranty, she still had to pay for the repair costs. Kia also stated that in order to keep her warranty, the contact would…
ODI 10190995
Cruise Control · Electrical System · Engine And Engine Cooling · Exterior Lighting
Electrical failure,cooling system failure,rough running-engine misfire purchased car 2-22-2003 brand new this car has spent a lot of time on the dealers lift. Also has seen its share of tow trucks. In the past 1 1/2 years i have replaced 18 left side headlights,23 right side head light ,16 fog lights,8 license plate lights and 6 tail lights the truck has been to 3 dealers and they all say its either normal or it's…
ODI 10146681
Electrical System · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
The car been a problem since first year , i called district manager for kia back in 2004,told him car was skipping beat, and shaking...he told me is was my imagination...the 2nd big problem<which i had to solve through computer investigation> car would just start losing power in i-95 or fl.turnpike and come to stand still, no matter how much i pressed the gas pedal, no go, almost got in several accidents in…
ODI 10559543
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
Vehicle is a 2003 kia sorento with 70,000 miles, purchased new. Vehicle appears to have serious electrical issues. I have, to date, replaced light bulbs approximately 38 times. This includes head light bulbs (high and low), fog light bulbs, tail light bulbs and brake light bulbs. Also the clock only works intermittently and the power sun roof has ceased working. Dealer offers no solution. This has been ongoing since…
ODI 10164224
Electrical System · Headlights
2003 kia sorento, headlights since new have continued to burn out (theirs/ours any manufacture) it does not make a difference if they install or walmart (except for price$$$) parts and labor now exceeds $500.00 and now my wife has both to burn out at approximately the same time. Dealers (3) have stated it was the alarm which was installed when we purchased the vehicle new. The frustration has now reached the point…
ODI 10156920