2003 Kia Sorento Cooling System Problems
- 11
- 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
- tank cracked · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 6 |
| 30–60k mi | 3 |
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
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
Cooling System
Overheating , the overflow and filler tank cracking open on the bottom out of sight . Caused me to replace the waterpump and thermostat before being able to find the problem and left myself and family stranded. Took to dealer who found the crack after checking and stated they nationwide they had to replace over a half a million tanks on these vehicles at $200.plus per job not to mention the cost of created problems…
ODI 10249388
Cooling System
While driving the sorento to his girlfriends house my son noticed that the temperature gage was higher than normal. He wasn't to far from town so he called and i told him to get some 50/50 antifreeze to put in the reservoir. He did this and had no more problems until the next day on his way home. His girl lives about 20 miles from us. About halfway home the vehicle just died. Had the vehicle towed to kia dealership…
ODI 10234819
Cooling System
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 kia sorento. The contact stated that the coolant tank was cracked and all of the coolant leaks out the vehicle. When this occurs, the temperature sensor stops working. While driving 65 mph, the vehicle overheats without the contact's knowledge; therefore, he continues to drive until it fails. The dealer did not want to repair the vehicle because of the engine failure. The failure mileage…
ODI 10231187
Cooling System
Same thing engine light comes on i pull over tank cracked , engine ruined, kia told me they don't care and won't help. Engine failure due to manufacturer defect car had 110 k on it, but they knew about the tank and the engine concerns, kia should not be allowed to get away with this, $4,000 later i have a car that should never had broken. *tr
ODI 10224358
Cooling System
Engine coolant overflow container is cracked. *tr
ODI 10208961
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
Belts And Associated Pulleys · Cooling System · Tail Lights
Last feb. The coolant reservoir cracked, lost all coolant. Towed to dealer. They fixed it and told me that i needed a new belt. I didn't want anything more to happen as i take my 90 year old mom around, they replaced one belt for $120. Never ran right after that, with screeching noises and no more a/c. Today, just as i was driving onto the highway-i started losing my steering and i immediately pulled over off the…
ODI 10196002
Cooling System
Coolant tank cracked. Called kia and they said that it was not covered by warranty but that the part had been re designed. So i guess there was a problem with the tanks. But kia would not cover the replacement of the defective tank.*ak
ODI 10190810
Cooling System
ENGINE AND COOLING SYSTEM. *JB
ODI 10173140
Cooling System
Engine coolant leaking. Car parked in garage at 66,000 miles. Won't hold coolant is leaking at heated coil. I have taken this kia to the dealership and have not received the source of the problem yet. I saw and read the many complaints and similar problem with the kia sorento cooling system. That is why i am entering another complaint to help get something done. With every vehicle there will be problems. However,…
ODI 10239697