2006 Kia Sorento Suspension Problems
- 8
- 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 |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 3 |
| 150–400k mi | 2 |
| 60–100k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electronic Stability Control · Suspension · Wheels
Hello, i purchased a car from george taylor aka micheal booker. When i brought. The car to tge mechanic he said that the axcel struts and hubs were glued togteher and it was melting i called mr booker to let him know to please give me my miney back he refused to. He said he would get it fixed if i paid for the parts i paud for the parts and the car is still not fixxed i took him to court and won he wont pay me is…
ODI 11228982
Suspension
The rear mount arm brackets rusted in half on both side of the rear axle.causing myself to almost wreck.i have huge records for maintenance and up keep on this vehicle that with all the money i had that i kept this vehicle well taking care of and only van be lead to a design flaw the the manufacturing
ODI 11209998
Suspension
While driving i heard a clunk. Soon after my vehicle developed a vibration while accelerating/braking. I figured it was snow in the wheel wheels causing the imbalance. After washing my car and ensuring all the snow was removed, i still felt vibrations while braking/accelerating. I figured maybe my brake rotors were warped which makes no sense as i replaced both brakes and rotors last year. I went to change them and…
ODI 10957836
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 kia sorento. While driving at approximately 30 mph, the front of the vehicle shook violently, the steering wheel seized, and the brakes failed. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the universal joint failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made…
ODI 10806159
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 kia sorento. While having the vehicle inspected, it failed due to corrosion of brackets on the axle of the vehicle. The contact was informed by the technicians that the bracket on the driver side had been completely rusted off. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 75,000.
ODI 10761716
Power Train · Suspension · Underbody Shields
I have a 2006 kia sorento the rear housing axle has rusted all the way . And there is large hole from the rust and oil dripping out. And the body has is already starting to rust. This vehicle has been taken care of. I've have washed and waxed and kept it . But it didn't do any good. Kia needs to work to improve. *tr
ODI 10568687
Suspension
Tl- the contact owns a 2006 kia sorento. The contact stated that when starting the engine, he heard an abnormal noise coming from the rear end of the vehicle and also when braking. The contact stated that the rear frame axle was rusted. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the stabilizer rear mount had to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not aware of the…
ODI 10542214
Suspension
During a turn in a mall parking lot there was a loud noise from the left front side, it turned out to be a rusted through lower control arm for the left wheel. There was no warning of this, and because we live in a northern state, where road salt is a concern, this should be something that kia addresses. *tr
ODI 10537242