2003 Kia Sorento Engine Problems
- 9
- 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
- engine light · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 3 |
| 60–100k mi | 2 |
| 1–30k mi | 2 |
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine
While driving our 2003 kia sorento we heard a loud clunk and bang. Pulled the vehicle over and found the crankshaft pulley laying at the bottom of the engine compartment. This is the second time this has happened. The first was in june of 2010 with 78,560 miles. The dealer replaced the broken bolt. (part number 23127 39801qqk) this is what caused the failure. When the bolt failed it caused the following additional…
ODI 10418140
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
Engine
2003/04 kia sorento crank shaft pulley bolt is failing. There was a notice sent by kia in july 2007 to notify the owners of the issue and to have it fixed. The replacement bolts are failing. When the replacement bolts fail it is causing the vehicle to stop no matter what speed the driver is traveling and the steering is locking up. The manufacturer will not address this. This is a an extreme safety issue. Some…
ODI 10282362
Engine
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 kia sorento. While driving 45 mph, the crank shaft failed and the vehicle was towed. The total cost of the rental expense was $600. The contact stated that when the crankshaft failed, he was stranded. The kia dealer claimed to have repaired the vehicle. There are no warning indicators present when the failure occurs. The manufacturer stated that they could not be of assistance. The vehicle…
ODI 10195221
Engine
Crankshaft pulley broke off. Kia dealer recommends engine replacement. Cost would be $7000. Researching this topic find others with same situation. This is a serious safety problem. The power steering becomes inoperable and the power shuts off while driving. *jb
ODI 10186716
Driveshaft · Engine
I have consistently had problems with my car from the 1st month of purchase. The major problems have been: check engine light kept coming on and a problem with the drive shaft. The check engine light problem was resolved approximately 2 attempts after it first appeared. It was diagnosed as a problem with the tsp. The problem with the drive shaft has not yet been resolved as it still continue to vibrate at speeds…
ODI 10135404
Engine · Sensor/Control Module
I was driving my vehicle to work. For the past 2 to 3 days, i noticed some noise from my engine that sounded like a loose belt. No problem, i could replace it on the weekend. On the way to work, my power steering went and the engine light flickered on and off. I didn't want to be stuck on a backroad in maine with no cell service so i continued, slowly, to work. After reaching work, i had the 24 hour service tow my…
ODI 10073282
Engine · Equipment
The vehicle was purchased in april 03. Not long after that there was a strange sound, then there was oil leak under the car. Took it in. Checked. Did dye check. Replaced some bolts. Replaced a part. Every few months up to today feb 2006, there has been an oil leak. Taking car again to dealer on feb 3, 2006 to see what they say now. The oil is felt when one touches under the car and there is a puddle in the driveway…
ODI 10149279
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
Vehicle would not start/has been in shop 4 times in last week/1st trip replace throttle body 2nd recalibrate engine 3rd trip egi unit faulty engine light on /replace egi unit 4th trip replaced throttle body(again) calibrated. Checked idle set ..vehicle was kept for 2 days on 2 of the visits. *nlm
ODI 10016466