2011 Kia Sorento Automatic Transmission Problems
- 37
- 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
- loud noise · 6 records
- transmission failed · 5 records
- grinding noise · 5 records
- heard loud · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 34 |
| 30–60k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Automatic Transmission
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 kia sorento. The contact was driving 55 mph when there was a loud noise and the vehicle lost power. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who stated that the drive train and the transmission failed. The dealer replaced the drive train and transmission which was under warranty. The manufacturer was contacted who stated that the vehicle was scheduled to be included in a recall but provided no…
ODI 10395986
Automatic Transmission
2011 kia sorento. Push button start. Intermittently you hear a thud and sometimes the entire vehicle jerks forward. Also have noticed when i turn vehicle off a shuttering noise coming from the right rear side car. Very disappointed with mileage on this vehicle also. Had to dealership twice and they say they can not duplicate my complaint. *ln
ODI 10383205
Automatic Transmission
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 kia sorento. While driving approximately 20 mph the contact noticed that the vehicle would no longer accelerate. The vehicle rolled to a stop but the contact was unable to shift into park. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer where the contact was told that the transmission failed and would need to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The failure recurred twice. After each…
ODI 10398021
Automatic Transmission · Interior Lighting · Latch
Tl*the contact owns a 2011 kia sorento. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 mph with the cruise control activated she heard a loud noise underneath the drivers seat. The vehicle then shuttered, stalled and wouldn't accelerate. The driver was able to keep driving, but couldn't accelerate over 20 mph. The vehicle was inspected by a dealer who informed the contact that the pressure control solenoid…
ODI 10381490
Automatic Transmission
Tl* the contact owns 2011 kia sorento. While driving various speeds, the contact stated that the vehicle would jerk violently. When applying pressure to the gasoline pedal, the vehicle would not accelerate;however, it would make a loud noise. The transmission was replaced in february 2011 by the dealer. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not inspected or repaired. The current mileage was…
ODI 10410039
Automatic Transmission
I have had my kia sorento for 10 months. It has been back to the dealership 4 times for transmission issues. On the third time that it went back, they decided to put a new transmission in it. It worked for three months. I was driving home from ky when the transmission started leaking. This was suppose to be a new transmission. Are there other issues with other cars??? *tr
ODI 10378403
Automatic Transmission
Tl*the contact owns a 2011 kia sorento. While driving different speeds the vehicle would jerk forward and lose power. The transmission light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The technicians stated the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. There was a recall under nhtsa campaign id number: 11v258000 (power…
ODI 10402833
Automatic Transmission
Transmission on my 2011 kia sorento went when i was exiting a roadway. Car just wouldn't move forward anymore. Engine was still running. *tr
ODI 10376949
Automatic Transmission
Received our "repaired" 2011 kia sorento back, after 6 weeks of being without it from previous transmission failure, on 29 dec 2010. The vehicle smelled as though it were hot on drive home from dealership. The next morning 30 dec 2010, with the vehicle running and while at an intersection, i put the vehicle in drive but nothing happened except a grinding noise. I moved the shift up and down for several seconds and…
ODI 10377110
Automatic Transmission
Transmission and driveshaft broke 21 nov 2010 barely making it across busy intersection. Vehicle is 2011 kia sorento. Purchased in february 2010 (in texas), kia sorento broke down out of state (ft. Bragg, nc) thanksgiving week 2010. Kia had vehicle towed to nearest dealer - a+. Kia provided rental immediately - a+. Kia dealership reported transmission and driveshaft would need to be replaced. (vehicle started but…
ODI 10368160
Automatic Transmission
In october of 2010, i was driving my 9 month old 2011 kia sorento. I was stopped at a traffic light and heard a very loud boom sound. I put the car in park. I tried to shift the gear into drive and it made a very loud grinding noise and the car would not move. I had the car towed into kia and the transmission had completely gone including the drive shaft. They had to totally replace the transmission and drive shaft.…
ODI 10396744
Automatic Transmission
Own 2011 sorento ex v6 - similar complaint as another when using pushbutton start every 4 or 5 starts a loud clunking and engine torque or transmission is experienced. Also noted a continuing oscillating "hum" coming from the rear wheel area - very noticeable on somewhat smoother roads. Not due to roads since i have tried other roads to rule out a particular road. It's from the car and not the road. It never goes…
ODI 10355702