2003 Kia Sorento Fuel System, Gasoline Problems
- 33
- 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.
Among these 33 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- fuel tank · 8 records
- very slowly · 5 records
- fire hazard · 4 records
- failure mileage · 4 records
- happens every · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 10 |
| 100–150k mi | 9 |
| 1–30k mi | 5 |
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Fuel System, Gasoline
It is beyond me how kia motors can get away with telling a bunch of automobile engineers, that the problem with there vehicles spitting back gasoline onto a person and kia motors telling them it's an air filter. I took my2003 kia sorento back to the dealers thinking i was going to get a new charcoal filter when all was said and done i received a $20 air filter for the charcoal chamber which had no problem to begin…
1 injury
ODI 10822953
Fuel System, Gasoline
Fuel line leaking. Fixed and now leaking again someplace else. *tr
ODI 10616152
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
Fuel System, Gasoline · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 kia sorento. While driving 70 mph, the vehicle failed to accelerate. The contact moved the vehicle off the roadway and the engine rpms increased as the vehicle began to perform normally. The contact also stated that once the fuel tank was below 3/4 full, the engine would lose power and began to idle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was inspected but was neither diagnosed nor…
ODI 10544006
Fuel System, Gasoline
When pumping as into the tank, gas shoots out of the tank like opening a soda after shaking it up. Fuel projection is very forceful. No matter if i trickle gas in. I have been rejected from gas stations because truck spits out so much gas & i was told my vehicle is a fire hazard. Kia performed two recalls sc092 & sc073. The problem still persists. Kia customer care nor the mechanics at bay kia in norfolk, va have…
ODI 10499320
Fuel System, Gasoline
When putting gas in the tank, the gas blew back out with a force like shaking a soda can and opening it. Today was the 3rd and worst time. It started about 2 weeks ago with the fuel just spilling out, but tonight it blew back out at me with such a force as to spray gas all over the front of me up to my neck. My shirt was soaked, the gas was all over my pants and shoes. By the time i was able to drive home and…
ODI 10452835
Fuel System, Gasoline
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 kia sorento ex. The contact stated that while refueling,the injector would leak fuel at any time. The manufacturer was not contacted. The dealer was contacted, but denied any assistance with repairs to the defect. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 109,333 and the current mileage was 109,433.
ODI 10430259
Fuel System, Gasoline
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 kia sorento. The contact stated that the smell of fuel was emitted inside and outside of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a local repair shop where they confirmed a fuel leak from the fueltank. The manufacturer was contacted, but the vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 102,500 and the current mileage was 102,700.
ODI 10426739
Fuel System, Gasoline
Without notice this vehicle stopped accepting fuel properly. When you attempt to refuel, gasoline doesn't leak out, it sprays as if under pressure. My wife, daughter and i have each been sprayed on different occasions. Even filling very slowly causes fuel to spray from vehicle. I would be glad to video it as it occurs. It occurs every time and creates a very serious fire hazard for my family as well as other…
ODI 10429172
Engine And Engine Cooling · Fuel System, Gasoline
Was driving approx 60 miles per hour and fuel pressure dropped; engine shut off. Was able to restart and drive but for only a few miles at the time. This happened over course of couple of days. Had fuel pumped replaced. After fuel pump was replaced i had problems fueling vehicle. Gas would bubble up and spray out of gas tank. Had to pump slowly. Gas would get all over me, vehicle and ground. Returned vehicle back to…
ODI 10428862
Fuel System, Gasoline
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 kia sorento. The contact stated that while refueling, fuel began to spill out from the fuel filler neck. The failure recurred whenever the vehicle was refueled. The fuel light also began to illuminate on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the fuel cap was replaced; yet, the failure continued to occur. The vehicle was taken back to an authorized…
ODI 10412111
Fuel System, Gasoline
Whenever i attempt to put gas in my truck, the gas always comes back out. I tried to have it fixed but no one ever heard of a gas tank doing this unless it's full all ready which i know. I mean the gas would just flow out really bad. Some gas stations won't even allow me to use their station in fear of a fire. *tt
ODI 10427526
Fuel System, Gasoline
I have a 2003 kia sorento and about 3 months ago when i went to put gas in my car the gas was spewing out on my car, the ground, and on me. And it happens every time i put gas in it now. I have to pump very slowly so it don't shoot out at me. But that takes twenty min to pump half a tank of gas. The kia dealership says their not sure what's wrong but will cost around $600.00-%$800.00 to fix it. *tr
ODI 10384802
Fuel System, Gasoline
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 kia sorento. The contact stated that the fuel tank was dispensing the gasoline back out towards her as she added gasoline. When the contact entered the vehicle the fuel gauge reads full when it was not completely full. The dealer was contacted and informed her that there were no recalls in reference to the fuel system. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 107,500.
ODI 10365235
Fuel System, Gasoline
Approximately 6 months ago, i noticed that i cannot fill up my fuel tank in my 2003 kia sorento without the fuel backing up and kicking back out the tank. I have to fill the tank very slowly and it takes a long time. It just started to occur one day and happens every time i refill. *tr
ODI 10396608
Fuel System, Gasoline
When fueling the vehicle fuel has been spraying back out of the fuel filler neck if the fuel is pumped at a normal rate. This has occurred since well before the 1st incident date. The only way to keep the fuel from spraying out is to pump the fuel very slowly and stop. Fuel would spray all over me, my wife and the vehicle. While traveling on the interstate and the fuel gauge registers 3/4 full and when the vehicle…
ODI 10368812
Fuel System, Gasoline
Since the fuel pump of my kia sorento 2003 was changed on june 2010, every time i filled up the tank with gas, it comes back, vomiting all the gas at that moment. I have to slowly fill it up and takes me about 20 minutes to fill up the tank. None of the mechanics consulted can find a solution. *tr
ODI 10382551
Fuel System, Gasoline
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 kia sorento. The contact stated when attempting to fill the fuel tank, there was a restriction that only allowed the fuel to enter the filler neck slowly. The fuel would also come back out (fuel expulsion). The vehicle had not been inspected or repaired at the time of the complaint. The contact had not spoken with the manufacturer at the time of the complaint. The current mileage was…
ODI 10352746
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
Fuel System, Gasoline
2003 kia sorento has fuel tank that does not read gas right. It will tell you empty when it is not empty this gage has never worked right and needs to be recalled to fix this thing before some one get hurt badly.
ODI 10292932
Fuel System, Gasoline
This is the third time this incident happened. During this last time, the gas gauge showed that the tank have less than 1/8 full. When i started to pump gasoline to the vehicle's tank, the gas pump abruptly stopped as if the vehicle's gas tank is already full and gasoline splashed back out of the tank. Gasoline sprayed all over including myself. I cautiously started to pump gas to the vehicle again and the same…
ODI 10291000
Fuel System, Gasoline
When fueling my 2003 kia sorento the gas will spew back out (as if under pressure) onto me, the vehicle and the surrounding area. This is a fire hazard. This happens every time i try to put gas into the sorento. The dealership said they could not identify the problem without a costly diagnostic test. They did 'look' at the fuel line and could not see a problem. The only way to prevent the gas from spewing is to put…
ODI 10321916
Engine And Engine Cooling · Fuel System, Gasoline · Tires
My 2003 kia sorento kept losing antifreeze and to find out the reservoir had a crack in it. Also, after i purchase bridgestone fire destination tires a year later they were worn after spending $600.00 i had to have two of them replaced within a year. P245/70r16. Also 2 defects recalls when my car was put in the shop one from 2007 sc073 and sc072 when my check engine light came on. It was still on after the car was…
ODI 10279731
Fuel System, Gasoline
I have a 2003 kia sorento,bought in january,2003. During the summer of 2009 i found everytime i filled the gas tank,fuel would "blow-back" at first i could sometime remove the nozzle and re-start the fill and it would stop. I also i had to deliver the gas very slowly. Since last year i find i can never fill without "blow-back" and it seems i must listen for the rush of fuel to spit back. I usually find i am covered…
ODI 10395949
Fuel System, Gasoline
I have a 2003 kia sorento and last year it started to spray gas out at me everytime i went to fill it up. I took it in to have it checked and they couldn't find anything. My kia is still doing this and i am getting tired of getting sprayed with gas everytime i try to put gas in the thing. It needs fixed and kia should be held responsible for this. This is a hazard and somebody will eventually get hurt. Please help…
ODI 10355414