KiaSorento2003
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  3. 2003
  4. Equipment

2003 Kia Sorento Equipment Problems

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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.

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
60–100k mi2
100–150k mi1
1–30k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • August 22, 2011 · 136,000 miles

    Equipment

    I have a 2003 kia sorento..crankshaft pulley bolt broke, steering went out, belts and bolt fell off and air stopped working. This is the second time this has happened to me in the past 6 months. The result of this problems caused me to buy a new senor that was $400. After looking on the internet, it seems as though hundreds and maybe thousands of people are having a problem with this and it needs to be recalled. I…

    ODI 10421063

  • November 16, 2009 · 79,000 miles

    Engine And Engine Cooling · Equipment · Steering

    I have a 2003 kia sorento. As i left the garage at my office around 6 p.m. Monday 11/16, the car began making a horrible squealing noise. It immediately lost power steering, several warning lights came on, and it felt like the parking brake was on (it wasn't). I managed to get out of the garage to a space on the street. I turned the car off. When i tried to start it again, it wouldn't start. I had it towed to a…

    ODI 10292997

  • October 2, 2007 · 67,375 miles

    Cooling System · Equipment

    My 2003 kia sorento stopped with no warning or indication of a problem at 67,735 miles due to what was later determined to be engine overheating. At first the kia dealer said it was due to the coolant reservoir cracking and going empty. Since this is not a part of the engine's actual means of cooling, they changed their story to the thermostat failed. Kia said that this portion of the warranty passed at 65,000…

    ODI 10288895

  • April 22, 2003 · 300 miles

    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