2004 Kia Sorento Engine Problems
- 12
- 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 | 6 |
| 30–60k mi | 3 |
| 100–150k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine · Mechanical
Shortly after i had some belts replaced on my 2004 kia sorento, the crankshaft bolt broke (around 90,000 miles on the vehicle). I was told there was a recall on this part, but not for my vin number. I had to pay over $700 to get the problem fixed and my mechanic had to buy the part from kia to finally get it from continually breaking. Now, almost two years later, it has happened again (around 130,000 miles). I…
ODI 10405547
Air Bags · Driveline · Electrical System · Engine · Equipment · Manual Transmission
I bought a 2004 kia sorento in 2006 finished paying for it in 2010,over the years i have had to change the lights so many times i cant count,i have had topaint it twice,then the driving shaft broke,the compressor was changed twice, the cd player works on and off the air bags light came on and stayed for months on end the engine light does the same and most recently there is smoke coming from the engine, i am having…
ODI 10392580
Engine · Engine And Engine Cooling
Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6) we have a 2004 kia sorento automobile that had an issue with the crankshaft bolt in sept. 2009. The repair cost over $1000.00. We later found out that there was some kind of "repair campaign" (sc072) for the same issue. When we contacted kia customer service for repair reimbursement we were told our vehicle was manufactured 11…
ODI 10329723
Cooling System · Engine
No problems before hand to indicate there was a problem until complete power loss with engine failure, within a 50 second span of driving on interstate. This was the only failure , as stated, with this car. Nothing could be done. The coolant reservoir tank was faulty on this model . Informed of this from the dealership and local corporate rep., after the fact. I was never informed of this faulty part at any time.…
ODI 10292600
Engine
On sat. Sept. 12, 2009, i was on the express way and noticed that my 2004 kia sorento was slowing down. I immediately looked at my dashboard to see if any lights were on, none on. I then noticed that my heat gauge was at h. I immediately pulled of at the next exit and there was a gas station at the corner. Steam started to come from under the hood and fluid from under the car. I had it towed home because it would…
ODI 10284012
Engine · Engine And Engine Cooling
Cooling system failure cause blown engine without any warning. *tr
ODI 10269870
Engine · Mechanical
I purchased a 2004 kia sorento in july 2004, had a few problems such as brakes wearing out too soon and things like that but the dealership was great to make the repairs at no cost. On may 13, 2008 while sitting out a stop sign in my neighborhood the engine began making a very loud banging noise and then stalled. The check engine light came on and my immediate fear was the engine had blown. I knew the oil and…
ODI 10235755
Engine
My response is to the person who filed the below complaint: mine was 2004 same exact thing happened to me 6500. For new engine! Absolutely nothing was covered by kia excuse after excuse i also had all records on the car. I also had in writing ten days before proof that their was not a crack in reservoir because i had service done---kia's response was that i must have known i had issues with the car if i took it in…
ODI 10292638
Engine
Engine seized due to a factory recall. Received the notice after the fact and kia is not willing to accept and take responsibility in correctly fixing my engine and paying for my $1000 rental car. *jb
ODI 10201055
Air Bags · Engine · Support Device/Strut
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 kia sorento. While driving approximately 30 mph on normal road conditions, the engine stalled unexpectedly and restarted after several attempts. The check engine warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel and remained lit until the engine was turned off. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and they stated that the manifold gasket failed. The vehicle was repaired under…
ODI 10250088
Engine
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 kia sorento. While driving 30 mph, the vehicle shut off and the power steering and brakes failed. The vehicle would not restart and was towed to the dealer. The dealer stated that the crank shaft bolt was the cause of failure. The current and failure mileages were 60,000.
ODI 10196700
Emission Control · Engine
I had back firing and the possibility of stalling. Of course i did report this to lawleys, but their response was, well we can't find the problem, so when the check engine light comes on, then bring it back. I had traveled to el paso, tx. And when i was ready to come home, i started this vehicle and it had a very loud clicking noise. I had no oil in the car and there was no warning. As far as the verification of oil…
ODI 10202463