2004 Kia Sorento Power Train Problems
- 22
- 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
- rear axle · 5 records
- control arms · 4 records
- mile warranty · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 9 |
| 60–100k mi | 8 |
| 150–400k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Power Train · Suspension
Rusted brackets posing a dangerous safety risk, 2004 kia sorento with 162,000 miles. The entire bracket holding the differential rusted through. The frame rear cross member also rusted through causing the control arms is detached from the rear end also creating a safety hazard. There is a design flaw that allows water to stay inside the hollow cross member that caused the corrosion. Drain or weep holes in the cross…
ODI 10891523
Engine · Power Train · Steering
I was driving our 2004 kia sorento with my 3 young children in the car. Driving down a city street at 45 mph the car began to jerk as all the lights flashed on the dashboard. I lost all power, but i was able to cruise to park next to a curb, however the vehicle would not restart. I had it towed to my mechanic. The mechanic found that the crankshaft sprocket, key shaft, damper pulley, and crank bolt all were damaged…
ODI 10883147
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
I was driving approximately 35-40 mph and my car suddenly lost power with all the dash lights briefly coming on (battery, oil, etc.). Fortunately i was close to a side street and was able to make a hard turn and coast to the curb. I waited a minute and was able to restart the vehicle. I drove home and there was one more incident when the car started to lose power (lights dimmed) however i pushed on the gas and it…
ODI 10749069
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
Electrical System · Power Train
I was on my way to work on tuesday, march 3, 2015. It was about 7:30/7:40 a.m. I was driving my 2004 kia sorento ex. I had just driven through st. Peter, mn on hwy 169 south on my way to mankato and was starting to pick up my speed as the speed limit increases as you leave town. All of a sudden, without warning, my vehicle just shut down. The "dummy lights" all lit up. I had no power steering, no brakes, no…
ODI 10692430
Power Train · Service Brakes · Steering
While i was driving out of my complex my the lights on the dash came on and it seemed as if i lost my brakes (which i cost to the side road as well as no steering. I had the vehicle towed and i was told that the pulley mounting bolt had broken off inside the crankshaft. *tr
ODI 10639488
Power Train · Suspension
Rusted brackets recalled in europe, refused by kia to replace even tho they were rusted under warranty, pose a dangerous safety risk to unsuspecting owners. The entire bracket holding the differential rusted through creating a safety hazard. Presented with a small squeak in rear. I asked kia to send people letters warning and they would not address the request. How kia is getting away with severe rust, causing…
ODI 10885382
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
Power Train
Driving on interstate hwy, 70 mph, the harmonic balance bolt and roll pin sheared off leaving broken off stubs in crankshaft. Causing loss of power steering, power brakes, i had dealer replace all fan belts because of squealing for the trip, 300 miles before the failure. *tr
ODI 10553899
Power Train
While driving all warning lights came on and all belts broke steering wouldn't work. *tr
ODI 10494779
Engine · Power Train
While driving on the highway at 65 mph the crankshaft bolt broke, the timing belt and drive belt came loose. *tr
ODI 10492068
Power Train · Service Brakes
Entering i-35 north from access road in san antonio texas. Time 08:15am (rush hour) loud bang from rear of vehicle speed immediately dropped to 20mph, initially thought i had blown a tire. Pulled off access road to side street. Was having trouble stopping vehicle no brake pressure foot went all the way to floorboard. Checked rear tires, no visible damage to either tire (tires were new)when vehicle was purchased.…
ODI 10497869
Power Train
Corrosion of rear differential, both left and right arm completely broke off axle assy, unsafe to drive. Repair shop i've used for the last 4 years gave estimate of $1,300.00 with possible additional cost of up to $500.00. They suggested i call kia regarding my 10 yr. 100,000 mile warranty. Called kia corporate headquarters for 10 yr. 100,000 mile warranty. Was told i needed to tow it from my repair shop to the…
ODI 10464795
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
Engine And Engine Cooling · Exterior Lighting · Power Train
I bought my sarento in 2004, new. I replaced the coolant reservor at 61000 miles due to overheating, replaced the low beam headlight bulbs on 4 ocasions, tail lights on 2 ocasions. 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 restarted. It finally quit again and would…
ODI 10448928
Power Train · Suspension · Wheels
Vehicle is only 7 years old. Metal bracket welded to the rear axle that holds the upper control arms has completely failed! The normal torque from the rear axle has broken both brackets holding the upper control arm to the cars frame. All that is holding the rear axle in place is the lower control arms and the sway bars. There are no weep holes to allow water to drain out of the bracket weldment, causing water to…
ODI 10439449
Power Train
Crankshaft bolt broke with approx 75,000 miles. Kia issued service bulletin and replaced the bolt. But the motor was destroyed when it broke and continuously overheated and was undrivable. It required a new motor. Not having $ to replace motor & kias zero accountability. Vehicle sat at a repair shop for 2 years & they filed for an abandoned title. At the time valued at approx $7500. Wasted!!!! Thanks kia!
ODI 10906007
Power Train · Suspension
Two brackets (one left, one right) that hold the rear upper control arms to the rear axle housing have completely snapped off. This leaves a very dangerous condition which will cause the rear axle of the car to rotate and fall out of the car. If this happens at speed, serious injury and/or death is likely. There are many many posts about this same problem online and kia refuses to address the problem stating that…
ODI 10471369
Engine · Power Train
I had the vehicle in the dealership just below 100,000 miles. They didn't bother to tell me the transmission control module was messed up and needed replaced. This seems to be an issue with several people. And then to find out this is a dealer only part and over 900.00! I think this was poor customer service and they should've known something was wrong. The gear shift wasn't sitting in drive and not shifting…
ODI 10493232
Body · Electrical System · Engine And Engine Cooling · Exterior Lighting · Power Train · Visibility
My sister purchased this vehicle new and has had nothing but problems with it and problems with dealership/kia honoring their 10 year/100,000 mile warranty. She purchased this vehicle believing she would be driving a quality vehicle (advertising 10 year/100,000 mile warranty she assumed it must be of high quality because who would offer that kind of warranty if it was junk....wrong!) she has had nothing but stress,…
ODI 10238300
Power Train · Steering
We have had 4 instances with the same issue in the fixing the pulley crank shaft. June 30, 08, (recall) october 6, 09, aug 10, 10 and once again sept 18,12. This is the same issue that causes you to loose steering while driving with apparently no warning. I find this extremely troubling as we have a new driver learning with this car. We are lucky to report that there have been no accidents or deaths but i think it…
ODI 10476561