2011 Kia Sorento Engine Problems
- 4
- 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 4 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine · Engine And Engine Cooling
While driving down the expressway, without warning, there was a catastrophic engine failure causing one or two of the connecting rods to blow through the oil pan and start a fire from the front of the vehicle to the back underneath the carriage. The flames came up the sides and back of the car. Needless to say it was extremely frightening. Looking at the damage of the car i never expected them to attempt to repair…
Fire reported
ODI 10429442
Engine
This is not a complaint but a report of defective kia sorento. We purchased an lx v6 sorento on april 3rd. Car was sold as new with 250 miles on it (we were told that mileage was result of test driving which turned out to be untrue). Within 17 hours and within 25 miles and only the 2nd time behind the wheel of the car, we experienced severe transmission problems. After approximately 30 minutes total of driving…
ODI 10395422
Accelerator Pedal · Electrical · Engine · Interior Lighting · Power Train · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Suspension
2011 kia sorento. Consumer writes regarding problems with vehicle within the first 2 months of purchase *tgw the consumer stated the stalled while driving on the highway. It would down shift unexpectedly and then jerk and jolt. There were times when the consumer applied the accelerator and the vehicle would not respond for a short period before the vehicle revved up and accelerated. The vehicle also pulled to the…
ODI 10380656
Engine
Took delivery of a 2011, kia sorento lx, with 2.4l engine, on 4/22/10. During the next 3.5 months and 4,800 miles, this vehicle has experienced the following safety issue seven times, two of which a collision was narrowly avoided. When pressing on the accelerator, from it's default position, the engine remains at idle speed for approximately 1.5 seconds before accelerating rapidly, proportionate to the then throttle…
ODI 10355870