2004 Kia Sorento Fuel System, Gasoline 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.
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 2 |
| 100–150k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine And Engine Cooling · Fuel System, Gasoline · Power Train · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Vehicle Speed Control
We purchased our sorento used (approx 65k miles)about 3 years ago. Since then, we've had to replace the gas tank ($1500) among other things. This year has been absurd: had to replace the radiator, water pump, computer system (2 months, $4700), brakes ($750) and 2 batteries. 2-3 months ago, we noticed a clunking/chunking sound that grew steadily worse. It sounded as if the 4wd was engaging and disengaging every 3…
ODI 10535016
Fuel System, Gasoline · Service Brakes · Underbody Shields
While exiting my driveway at home (which is on a an incline and exits onto a state highway) i lost all braking capability. When i took the car into my local garage to have the problem diagnosed i was told the brake lines were completely corroded through which caused the loss of braking ability. While attempting the repairs the mechanic smelled gasoline fumes and found that the fuel lines where they exit the tank has…
ODI 10542742
Electrical System · Engine And Engine Cooling · Exterior Lighting · Fuel System, Gasoline · Power Train · Suspension
Summary: update to below problem i bought my sorento in 2004, new. I replaced the coolant reservoir at 61000 miles due to overheating, replaced the low beam headlight bulbs on 4 occasions, tail lights on 2 occasions. My vehicle, 5 speed manual transmission, started to have a roaring noise approx. 6 months ago and the u-joints were replaced. It still roars. It quit running on 2-16-12 while i was driving, but…
ODI 10453918
Electrical System · Fuel System, Gasoline
Repeated problems with check engine light, keep giving evap code, replaced evap canister solenoid with kit, headlights, taillights, clock loses time, . *tr
ODI 10411517
Fuel System, Gasoline
I am writing this complaint against kia motors who willingly knows of issues with its fuel systems in all 2004 kia sorentos. Even looking online you see thousands of kia owners who have had the sensor go out on this model car after the cars 100000 warranty, and then kia claims it is past the warranty they have and there is nothing they can do. This causes the gas to always read incorrectly even with a full tank the…
ODI 10421492