2003 Kia Sorento Service Brakes 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
- crankshaft bolt · 5 records
- brake lines · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 3 |
| 60–100k mi | 3 |
| 30–60k mi | 2 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine · Service Brakes · Steering
Crankshaft bolt backed out lost power steering brakes,kia is aware of this problem from 2002 to 2009 many reports have been filed,its the manufacturing of the bolt which is to small,they are not standing by this defect,there is no permenant fix for this and kia isn't warning anyone of this problem which could lead into a fatile accident with injuries and death.going at a high rate of speed there would be no control…
ODI 10810897
Service Brakes · Underbody Shields
While the car was in for an oil change the tech noticed a couple of brake lines looked wet, when they where checking the lines they noticed the rear sub-frame which the lines were connected too was totally rusted out. The car is no longer drivable due to the fact that this sub-frame holds the rear differential in place. *tr
ODI 10648589
Frame And Members · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 kia sorento. While exiting the driveway with the brakes engaged, the brakes failed to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that there was excessive corrosion that fractured the subframe and damaged the brake lines. As a result, the brake lines needed to be replaced and the center section of the frame needed to be cut and replaced. The subframe was…
ODI 10659047
Engine · Service Brakes · Steering
As i was leaving work, the crankshaft bolt broke,and the bottom/pulley came out and hit the road.thank god i was still in the parking lot. I had it towed to a automotive shop to have it fixed it ,has $ 768.45 plus 75.00dollars to tow it. I got my 2003-sorento back on 06/20/2013 on 07/06/2013 i was going down the hwy about 55mph. And the crankshaft/bolt broke again after only having driven 1,674miles. I am a single…
ODI 10523562
Air Bags · Service Brakes · Steering
I was coming home from work one day ,when the crankshaft bolt came out of my car .i barely made it home .but the front end was jarring my airbag light came on my breaks like same one and i did not have no control of my steering .then it cost me 1700 .then one day i was in town and the crankshaft bolt came out of my car again which this time i did not have no control of the steering it took every muscle that i had to…
ODI 10625724
Service Brakes · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 kia sorento. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 mph, the vehicle made an abnormal noise when the battery and another unknown warning light illuminated. In addition, the contact had to pump the brake pedal several times before the vehicle would stop and the power steering stop working. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the…
ODI 10638149
Service Brakes
Driving car down road when brakes went soft pulling into my driveway was able to stop before brakes went out fully. My son was practicing for his road test. Car also has control issue does not feel very stable. Feels like it want to tip over. Noise in front end dealer said you will get used to it. When it gets bad enough they may be able to find it. Biggest piece of junk i have ever owned. Would never buy another…
ODI 10464532
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 kia sorento. The contact stated that while exiting a parking lot at 10 mph, the brakes were depressed and felt spongy. The vehicle failed to respond and the contact had to utilize the parking brake to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who advised the contact that the brake lines were rusted and fractured, causing the loss of brake pressure. The vehicle was…
ODI 10459519
Service Brakes
Power brake system failed when attempting to brake while going 15 mph. Took vehicle to service center. They reported that the brake lines had rusted through causing total loss of brake fluid and brake system functionality. Once the brake line was perforated it completely rendered all but the emergency brake inoperable. Luckily i was able to stop using the emergency brake because of the low rate of speed. Had this…
ODI 10459524
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