1. Kia Sorento
  2. Problems
  3. 2011
  4. Visibility

2011 Kia Sorento Visibility 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.

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
1–30k mi4
30–60k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • October 1, 2013

    Visibility

    2011 kia sorento. Consumer writes in regards to the auto function of the heater/ac not working. *smd the consumer stated the auto function worked for another six months, and then it stopped working again. The dealer repaired it for the second time. Shortly after, it stopped working again. The dealer kept the vehicle for a couple of days, to determine the problem. The vehicle was returned to the consumer and it was…

    ODI 10556725

  • March 31, 2012 · 12,100 miles

    Visibility

    Tl* the contact owns a 2011 kia sorento. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 mph, the sunroof glass exploded unexpectedly. The manufacturer was not contacted but the vehicle was taken to the dealer for repairs. The vehicle was in the process of being repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 12,100. The vin was unavailable.

    ODI 10453957

  • February 2, 2012

    Visibility

    While driving on the highway with the defroster (due to weather conditions) i heard what sounded like a rock hitting my windshield, but saw no visible damage. When i arrived at my destination i looked and discovered what appeared to be a chip in the glass, only it was on the inside of the windshield. It is located near the vin tag area. Since that time several small cracks have appeared, originating from the…

    ODI 10447149

  • November 5, 2011 · 4,988 miles

    Visibility

    Drivers power window would not open. Had to tap rocker switch multiple times. Window then would not close again had to tap rocker switch to close. *tr

    ODI 10434339

  • November 1, 2011 · 20,754 miles

    Electrical System · Visibility

    The driver side window malfunctioned in the down position. It will not roll up or down. The fuse was checked and appears to be ok. All other windows function properly. *tr

    ODI 10434395

  • September 30, 2011 · 33,000 miles

    Visibility

    Tl* the contact owns a 2011 kia sorento. The contact stated that while driving 35 mph, she heard a popping noise and the rear windshield shattered. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and they were in the process of diagnosing the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but offered no assistance. The failure and current mileages were 33,000. The vin was…

    ODI 10428261

  • April 1, 2011 · 5,000 miles

    Engine And Engine Cooling · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Visibility

    After the first dealer oil change i began getting lifter noise on engine start up that would last for minutes. The problem has gotten worse. Dealer refuses to aknowledge the problem and now i have put a non-op on my brand new 2011 sorento because of this problem. Tried to get this resolved with a lawyer and the company refused to take the car back. I have been forced to retain a lemon law attorney to get this…

    ODI 10420280