2013 Kia Sorento Suspension 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.
Among these 7 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 3 |
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
| 60–100k mi | 1 |
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Power Train · Steering · Suspension
As i was trying to park i put the car in reverse and apply the break and put it down into drive as i dropped it to drive i heard a loud bang. Once the bang happen the front left driver's tire seized up car started accelerated but we're not going anywhere the right tire facing forward the left tire facing 45 to the west. After further examination it looks like the axle had been ripped ripped from the transmission as…
ODI 11140113
Power Train · Steering · Suspension
I have repeatedly contacted kia corporate and the dealership regarding an axle issue. It is the same exact issue that nhsta has issued a recall notice for 2014 model vehicles. My axle is in jeopardy of fracturing - company will not repair the issue because they say 2013s aren't covered. Summary: kia motors corp. Is recalling certain model year [redacted] sorento vehicles manufactured january 7, 2013, through march…
ODI 11052009
Engine · Steering · Suspension
No oil leak but every oil chang there is no oil steering is just not right
ODI 11139478
Power Train · Steering · Suspension
The traffic light for my daughter's vehicle turned green. She proceeded into the intersection. And ended up crashing into the passenger side of another vehicle that ran thr red light. My daughter's vehicle sustained heavy damage to the entire front end . However there was no airbag deployment. We are very concerned due to the amount of damage done to the vehicle . And we wish to put it on report so that someone can…
Crash reported
ODI 10605721
Suspension · Tires
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 kia sorento equipped with kumho solus kl21 tires, size 235/60/18. The contact stated that while driving 30 mph, the front end of the vehicle and the steering wheel started shaking erratically. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The mechanic stated that the vehicle needed an alignment and a wheel balance. The manufacturer was not notified. The dot number was not available. Updated…
ODI 10543490
Electrical System · Suspension
Radio and camera system suddenly stops working. When you turn on the air conditioner comes a strong odor as "silicone" this happens the first time that i turn on the air conditioner in the day. The vehicle is very unstable and very sensitive to uneven roads. Shakes a lot and moves a lot. I worry about young children and their heads move too much in the car seat for these sudden movements. *tr
ODI 10543793
Suspension
Vehicle arrived from factory with improper camber setting on front suspension. Camber is not adjustable. Per alignment specialist, struts will have to be notched to set camber properly. Kia of america refuses to fix the issue, resulting in abnormal tire wear and poor vehicle handling characteristics at speed. *tr
ODI 10537580