2004 Kia Sorento Air Bags Problems
- 11
- 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 11 stored complaint records:
- 3 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
- 1 indicate a death
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 3 |
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
| 60–100k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Air Bags · Seat Belts
Takata recall i bought this car just recently and the drivers side air bag stays on all the time there have been recalls but not on my car is it safe to drive this like this or is it dangerous and the factory should send out a recall on this right !
ODI 11252535
Air Bags
Takata recall air bag light is on the dash can i get this replaced for no charge light stays on all the time.
ODI 11252136
Air Bags · Exterior Lighting
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 kia sorento. The contact stated that while going through inspection, the air bag warning light illuminated continuously. In addition, the rear brake light failed to operate. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The contact stated that the brake lights were repaired; however, the air bag was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 115,000.
ODI 10807408
Air Bags
My air bag light turned on. It turned on just under a 100,000 miles. I looked around on line and alot of people are complaininf about this same issue with the same make and year. It will not pass inspection because of it and that it will cost me at least $200 to fix it.
ODI 10807216
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 kia sorento. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph, another vehicle crashed into the contact's vehicle. The vehicle was flipped by the force of the impact. The front and side air bags failed to deploy. The driver sustained injuries to the back, neck, hips and eyes. The front passenger sustained a head contusion, injuries to the shoulder, hips, legs and back, in…
Crash reported · 5 injuries
ODI 10575892
Air Bags · Electrical System
Battery was low and then the air bag warning light was on. The battery was replaced and the light still on. Looking online and find out this issue is typical on all kia sorentos. Wondering why this issue is not being recall. Called dealer and they mentioned that a $130 diagnose test needs to be paid in order to know what is the problem. *tr
ODI 10559539
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
Air Bags
While approaching to an intersection the kia crash the front left side to the back of a land rover, and despite the big impact and damages the air bags didn't opened endangered the life of my daughter. I have photos of the big impact as of the fact that the air bags didn't opened.
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10423309
Air Bags
2004 kia sorento. Rollover. Kia says that the air bags are turned off in a roll over not when hit on the side! What good are they than? This information is not given when the kias are purchased.... Research needs to be done for how often it occurs and that there may be more rollovers than side impatcts, why they rollover soo many times, and that there are many complaints for other kias that the airbags have not…
Crash reported · 1 death
ODI 10356068
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
Air Bags
Airbags not working properly during accidents. This has caused all insurance companies to remove the discounts for airbags. This need to be investigated due to the fact several injuries have occurred because of this problem. If the airbags fail during the time when they are needed most then the manufacturer has a duty to fix this problem. *jb
ODI 10149168