2003 Kia Sorento Hydraulic Power Assist System Problems
- 5
- 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
- power steering · 10 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 2 |
| 60–100k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Hydraulic Power Assist System
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 kia sorento. The contact stated that while driving the steering wheel locked and could not turn left or right. The mechanic stated that a bolt and balancer detached from the hinges. The contact suggested that the power steering may have been low in fluid. The current and failure mileage were 79,000.*ak
ODI 10187317
Hydraulic Power Assist System
2003 kia sorento with history of power steering failures which resulted in no power steering assistance while turning at low speeds. Problem fixed may 2004 (after thee visits to dealer) although tsb identifying corrective action was issued a year earlier. Steering rack found to be seeping fluid during annual inspection at 63,760 mi. Taken to dealer at 70,000 miles for evaluation. Dealer advised that seals not…
ODI 10181503
Hydraulic Power Assist System
Ongoing problems with power steering. Feels like engine is stalling and power steering is locking up when making turns at low speed. Very difficult to steer. This happens intermittently. *jb
ODI 10104350
Hydraulic Power Assist System
Intermittently power steering failed, making hard to drive the vehicle. *ak
ODI 10034462
Hydraulic Power Assist System
Purchased 2003 kia sorento 4x4 on 5/26/03. On 5/31/03 (odometer 600 miles)while driving and making a right hand turn the power steering failed, almost struck another vehicle, tried to regain control of vehicle and pulled to side of road. A friend was in the vehicle with me and can attest to the power steering failure because he tried to steer the vehicle also. 6/2/03 dealership replaced power steering rack, gear and…
ODI 10023204