2003 Kia Sorento Air Bags Problems
- 18
- 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 18 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- airbag light · 8 records
- light came · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 4 |
| 1–30k mi | 3 |
| 150–400k mi | 2 |
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Air Bags
Takata recall. My car will not pass inspection due to a problem with one of the airbags. The car hasn't been in an accident but the airbag light is on and i'm told it will not inflate. I was told to check for recalls.
ODI 11065655
Air Bags · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
When go to shift truck in drive it makes a clank sound and when driving at a speed between 65-70 the truck starts vibrating, and when in reverse it squeaks when back up,at first my wife it was the u joints so we had it replaced but it all started happing again. Next our battery die had it replaced with a new one now the air bag indicator light stays on all the best time and at times it feels like the accelerator…
ODI 10795156
Air Bags
Air bags coil spring has been replaced 4 times. The air bag warning light is always on and kia refuses to fix the problem. I don't know if the air bags will deploy in case of a accident. This is been a problem from the day i purchase the car. I don't know the maker of the air bag sistem.
ODI 10884719
Air Bags · Electrical System · Engine
Engine light is on, airbag light is on, clock can't keep right time, now won't start at all, i wished i never bought this 2003 kia sorento, they are nothing but junk. Please anybody who reads this do not buy a kia vehicle. I hate kia vehicles, i will never own one again, i would not take a kia vehicle, even if they give me one. To many problems, since i bought it, haven't been anywhere in two weeks, because kia…
ODI 10735581
Air Bags · Electrical System · Engine
All lights come on, horn blows, but will not start at all, this kia sorento is junk, its falling apart, i got a disable mother, now can't take her to her doctor appointments, every since i had it, its been nothing but junk, we live on fixed income, can't afford to get another vehicle, and this 2003 kia sorento should not be on the road, all kia sorento vehicles are junk, clock is messed up, comes off and on, airbag…
ODI 10735552
Air Bags
Airbag indicator turned on and has been on since the beginning of the year. I have not been driving the vehicle since the indicator light turned on in fear of the airbags deploying on their own while i'm driving or not deploying if an accident occurs.
ODI 10760603
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
Air Bags
4 months after purchasing this vehicle used off dealership lot, i was having 4 new tires installed for winter. When i climbed back into the car and turned over the ignition, the air bag light has been constantly lit ever since. *kb
ODI 10452391
Air Bags
The warning light for the srs supplemental restraint system (air bag) keeps going off went out of factory warranty at 80,000 miles it started around 80, 800 dealer would not cover repairs. Light is now constant and when i was searching the internet found same complaints with the srs. *tr
ODI 10363841
Air Bags
My airbag light came on without warning. Now i'm told my airbags won't work. The dealer states i need a new control module. It is coming up as a seat position error. They said it is common. This is a required safety item on new cars, the airbags. If it is a common defect why no recall. Kia won't help. *tr
ODI 10303539
Air Bags
Airbag light has come on. Vehicle has 74,000 miles on it has never been wrecked or off road. This is safety equipment and should be covered under warranty for life. I have no access to the airbag system and it no longer functions in my vehicle. *tr
ODI 10298624
Air Bags
Reference nhtsa item number 10015248 -- tsb# 029 2003 kia sorento -- air bags purchased car in 8/2003 and has had problems with air bag coming on and off over the past 5 years. Now the car has been in an accident and is three months out of warranty, the dealership is not inclined to cover the expense to replace the "adu" but rather wishes to charge me more than $500. My daughter was in a scary accident and airbags…
Crash reported
ODI 10252680
Air Bags · Heater Core
Vehicle went in for repair of heater core at which time the dashboard was removed. 2 days later the airbag light came on and stayed on. Went back to the dealer who said it was getting to much of a charge but it was not covered under warranty and was not caused by them. When asked what caused it they do not know. They said it was ok to drive that nothing was wrong.*jb
ODI 10154454
Air Bags
Air bag light came on and stayed on. Took to kia dealership where i purchased 2003 kia sorento (new) was told that the "clock spring" needed to be replaced and that it was very common that they had to be replaced. I was told that i had to pay for repair. I asked if it was a common problem that they had to replace a lot why had it not been a "safety issue" and a recall been enacted. They did not know. *nm
ODI 10152718
Accelerator Pedal · Air Bags
On saturday, april 3, 2004, my 2003 kia sorrento was parked in the middle of my driveway while i moved the lawn. After returning my lawn mower to the garage, i got into the sorrento to move it back into the garage. After i started the vehicle and put it into drive, it accelerated rapidly, pulled me through the garage and through the back wall, which is solid brick. I went through my front yard, and the only reason i…
Crash reported
ODI 10065957
Air Bags · Anti-Theft Devices
I purchased a 2003 ex kia sorento in june 2003. On july 13,2003 the air bag light system came on. The vehicle was taken to barron kia. They stated they replaced the air bag module. It took five days to repair. On november 11, 2003 the air bag light went back on. The vehicle was taken to barron kia on the 14th. It was at the dealership for another six days. They stated it was the lojack alarm system that was causing…
ODI 10054864
Air Bags
The air bag light was on after being serviced nine times. *jb
ODI 10105036
Air Bags
While driving and turning srs light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. Vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic was not able to determine the cause of the problem. *ak
ODI 10067114