2004 Kia Sorento Service Brakes Problems
- 7
- 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
- brake lines · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 5 |
| 60–100k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Body · Service Brakes
While my daughter was driving on the highway, the brakes failed. The mechanic showed me the brake lines toward the rear suspension rusted through. Also the support for the rearend rusted through making the vehicle dangerous to drive. The brake lines from front to back were changed and i am looking to have the support brackets changed.
ODI 11300856
Engine · Service Brakes · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 kia sorento. While driving approximately 30 mph, the power steering and brakes suddenly malfunctioned. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the camshaft pulley was faulty and the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer and the local dealer (quirk kia in brankly, ma) were notified of the failure, but no assistance was…
ODI 11034078
Body · Service Brakes
I went to get my oil changed on/around 9/5 and they wouldn't change it due to severe rust damage that had rusted through the oil pan, brake line, at least one crack in the frame from rust, and the tires are barely held on to the car due to rust damage. Now my brakes don't work but i still have to drive the car. I went to 2 other shops and no one will work on my car due to it falling apart from rust. I purchase my…
ODI 10643712
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
Body · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 kia sorento. The contact stated that while driving 15 mph, the brakes malfunctioned. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was informed that the vehicle could not be repaired due to rusting of the frame, which damaged the brake lines. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 136,000.
ODI 10555064
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
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
Catalog parts for this system
Catalog year/make/model rows for 2004 Kia Sorento.
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