2004 Kia Sorento Unknown Or Other Problems
- 13
- 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 13 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 2 indicate fire
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 6 |
| 60–100k mi | 3 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Unknown Or Other · Vehicle Speed Control
I was driving when i heard a clunking noise, and my truck shifted. So i pulled over to see the my rear lower arm fell from subframe corrsion due to heavy salt use here in wi. I had to get car towed home.
ODI 11266654
Unknown Or Other
My sorento was in park running in my driveway started smoking and caught fire and burned up in a matter of minutes. I'm aware of recalls with kia vehicles catching fire. I would like this to be addressed and investigated as i feel it was due to a malfunction. 911 was called and the fire department came to distinguish the car it is a total loss.
Fire reported
ODI 11185552
Suspension · Unknown Or Other
While driving approximately 35 mph, the rear of the vehicle shook violently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who noticed that the crossmember bars were severely corroded through and were not able to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. Major safety hazard. The entire bracket holding the differential rusted through. The frame rear cross member also rusted through causing the control arms is…
ODI 11073051
Unknown Or Other
The vehicle was stationary. We are a family of four. One of us open one of the rear doors and the handle came out completely. I don't know if it can be repair or not. I cover the hole with tape to protect the inner parts of the door from the water. The same thing happens with the handle of the other rear door. But in this case it does not come out completely and i use tape to maintain it in position. If something…
ODI 10936339
Unknown Or Other
Vehicle caught fire while stationary. Fire started in front compartment near fuses. Total loss
Fire reported
ODI 11129141
Engine · Steering · Unknown Or Other
I was driving down the road and all of a sudden my cars wouldn't turn the battery light came on and it was acting like it was dying. It happens a bout 5 miles from home and when i got it there i told my husband. He looked at it and told me my harmonic balancer was loose and it looked to have snapped the bolt. Now i cannot drive my vehicle until i can get the broken bolt out and get it fixed. I looked up what to do…
ODI 10905820
Unknown Or Other
Took car to my mechanic for small leak in radiator and asked that he check the brakes because i heard a loud noise from the rear of the vehicle. Upon checking the brakes (which were o.k.) he found the rear frame to be completely rusted through. He noted the vehicle was unsafe and dangerous to drive as there was a risk of rear drivetrain detaching from vehicle. This seems to be a problem known to kia -- as there was…
ODI 10871478
Suspension · Unknown Or Other
I brought this vehicle for inspection and was told it will not pass because one of the control arms is detached in the rear end. I was told not to drive the vehicle at all because it is not safe. Additionally there is rot under the entire vehicle. The left side frame was welded and repaired by the previous owner but the right side is now rusted badly and in need of repair. Axles are leaking due to rust. Brakes are a…
ODI 10766828
Power Train · Suspension · Unknown Or Other
On monday, august 10th, 2015 i was driving my 2004 kia sorento lx and heard a loud bang and then the vehicle began to fishtail. I was traveling at a low speed of around 35 mph. I immediately slowed down and managed to drive the vehicle to a nearby garage. At the garage the vehicle was placed on the lift and it was identified that the drivers side frame rail had completely broken in half and was severely corroded.…
ODI 10759086
Engine · Power Train · Unknown Or Other
About to get on hwy in nc, red light turned green started driving not even 10 seconds later gas pedal goes straight to floor and sounds like something drops. In the middle of the road car just stops with no warning-right before major hwy. Try to crank the kia, nothing. Again, nothing. Physically push the car off road while others are speeding by-accidnet waiting to happen thank god it didnt. Get it towed home. Sat…
ODI 10749734
Engine · Steering · Unknown Or Other
In this instance, the car failed to start. However, there were several more incidents concerning the same issues. In those instances, the car would suddenly lose power, stall out and if able to be restarted, could be driven with a lag in the engine a short distance before all the dash lights would turn on and the car would lose power steering. In two instances, the power steering was suddenly lost when making a left…
ODI 10716247
Body · Unknown Or Other
On the above mentioned date the vehicle was taken to ntb for a 90,000 mile check and to replace a bolt that had broken loose it was located near the rear axle when put up on the lift a very dangerous situation was revealed. The frame above the rear axle had completely rotted which caused the bolt to break and the resulting loss of integrity caused weakening and and bouncing causing the gas tank to be punctured. The…
ODI 10403443
Unknown Or Other
Crankshaft pulley bolt_while decelerating to make a turn, i lost my power steering and power brakes. The brake and battery indicator lights came on. Thankfully, i was not involved in a potentially serious accident. I managed to make it home the last two miles using battery to supply ignition. The 2 of the 3 belts had dislodged and the crankshaft pulley was lose to the point that it nearly detached from the…
ODI 10388508