2013 Kia Sorento Steering Problems
- 15
- 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 15 stored complaint records:
- 3 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 6 |
| 60–100k mi | 5 |
| 100–150k mi | 2 |
| 30–60k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine · Service Brakes · Steering
I was driving down rt 121 at about 45/50 miles per hour, on a straight section of road, when the automobile just died. I managed to coast into a safe area. The power steering and brakes were not working. Attempted to get a battery boost and the tow truck operator said it sounded like it was turning over dry but would not start. Then the car was towed to mechanic falls garage.
ODI 11208569
Steering
Tl* the contact owned a 2013 kia sorento. While driving approximately 20 mph and attempting to turn right, the steering wheel seized. As a result, the vehicle drove off the road and crashed into a tree. There was no warning indicator illuminated. The air bag deployed. A police report was filed. The driver sustained injuries that required medical attention. The vehicle was totaled and was towed to a tow yard. The…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 11173888
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
Engine · Steering
I was traveling down a route 30 in greensburg, pa at approximately 45 mph. There was a slight clicking noise and then silence. No noise. The engine light came on. The gas pedal would not work. The power steering would not work. I was able to coast into the mall parking lot. I had my vehicle towed to allwine curry auto sevice, a local garage, for evaluation. I was told that the engine was shot and that a used one…
ODI 11122419
Engine · Steering
When sharply turning right into a parking spot there is loud knock seemingly coming from under the hood. I checked this site for any recall notices and read the following recall: nhtsa recall number: 17v-224, recall date: march 31, 2017, manufacturer recall number: sc147 which effects this sort of issue. I have never received any notices from kia informing me of this safety hazard or an opportunity to have it fixed.
ODI 11072909
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
Electrical System · Service Brakes · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 kia sorento. While driving approximately 10 mph, the vehicle lost power suddenly without warning. The contact attempted to apply the brakes, but they failed to respond. The contact attempted to steer the vehicle to the shoulder, but the steering failed. The vehicle came to a stop and was able to be restarted after the second attempt. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer (kia west…
ODI 10995190
Engine · Steering · Suspension
No oil leak but every oil chang there is no oil steering is just not right
ODI 11139478
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Steering
I bought a 2013 kia sorento last night saturday 12/19/2015 and the paperwork did not get complete until after 10:30pm. The salesman stated that all components had been checked and that all was good. I live a hour away from the dealership and when i was on 290 heading east at about 70 mph, when i noticed that my dash and radio panel lights start flickering, my motor felt like it idled down a little but then it was…
ODI 10811356
Engine · Service Brakes · Steering
Engine simply stopped while driving resulting in loss of braking and steering control. All indicator lights on dashboard came on when the engine shut off. Coasted to a stop, put transmission in park and was able to restart the engine. Took the car to kia dealer who said it needed a software update which was performed. The same problem of the engine shutting off happened the very next day. Taking the car back to the…
ODI 10648337
Body · Engine · Steering
My airbags didn't deploy when i hit a person in the rear after severely damaged front end of my vehicle and parts being shoved into the motor and the motor received a crack in the block. *tr
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10637536
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
Electrical System · Steering
Had a problem with my ignition switch, steering column not unlocking on my 2013 kia sorrento. Put the key in, would not turn. Finally, i jerked on the steering wheel back and forth, it finally turned. Then, my sisters 2013 kia-optima did the same thing about a week ago! I called the dealer and was told that because the wheels were turn that this would cause this to happen. I informed him that in both cases, the…
ODI 10533999
Engine · Power Train · Service Brakes · Steering
I have a 2013 kia sorento v-6. Approx. 6 mths into owning the vehicle, while accelerating to turn right after stopping at a stop sign, the engine died and car lost all power. The car was stuck at a 45 degree angle 1/2 way into the lane of traffic. I was lucky that no-one was coming or i would have been t-boned. The car dash was completely dark with no lights whatsoever, no brakes and no steering (since both are…
ODI 10595348
Engine And Engine Cooling · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 kia sorento. The contact stated that when the vehicle was idling, he felt a shimmy through the steering wheel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the vehicle was repaired but the contact was unsure of what exact repairs were completed. The manufacturer was contacted. The failure mileage was 600 and the current mileage was 2,400. ...updated 10/19/12 *bf the consumer stated the vehicle…
ODI 10477374