2013 Kia Sorento Power Train Problems
- 52
- 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 52 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- power train · 6 records
- engine light · 6 records
- stop light · 5 records
- where diagnosed · 5 records
- needed replaced · 5 records
- check engine · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 20 |
| 30–60k mi | 9 |
| 100–150k mi | 9 |
| 60–100k mi | 7 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Power Train
This vehicle has less that 67,000 miles on it and we have been informed that the front right axle needs to be replaced because it is bad. I looked up recalls on this vehicle and found that the 2014 version has a recall for this very reason. We also have issues where the "gas full" sensor clicks repeatedly when pumping the gas, even after just starting to fill a tank less than 1/[redacted] full. Please investigate.
ODI 10874435
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Power Train
While driving at highway speed my wife with 7 year old daughter in car had all the dash lights and interior lights illuminate and the car became sluggish and was hard to drive. I advised he via mobile phone to immediately pull over and turn the car off. I told he to wait a minute and try to restart it and see what happens. All dash lights lit up again and the car made a click, click, click sound over and over again.…
ODI 10668431
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 kia sorento. While driving at approximately 45 mph, the accelerator pedal was depressed and the engine stalled. An unknown warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was shifted into park and the ignition was turned to the off position and back to the on position in order for the vehicle to restart. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was…
ODI 10779189
Power Train
This has now happened about ten times and seems to be a very serious flaw in the transmission and/or powertrain. I'll be in park and shift the car into reverse or drive and when i let up on the brake to idle and proceed slowly there is a loud bang/clunk (almost as if something internal or external is slamming the car with a ramming rod) and the car lurches until i brake. This is very worrisome as i feel that it can…
ODI 10648644
Engine · Power Train
While accelerating on an incline the engine lost power all together and the engine light came on. Kia needs to investigate immediately! *tr
ODI 10620902
Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 kia sorento. While driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was able to restart. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the power train control module needed to be repaired. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure persisted and the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where it…
ODI 10849932
Engine · Power Train
We bought the vehicle new from kia dealer with 8000 mile in march 2013 and we did all the maintenance as prescribed . V6 3.6l 4x4 after 14 months while driving approximately at 20 - 25 mph, the vehicle suddenly would not accelerate. After turning the vehicle off and restarting the engine the vehicle operated as normal. This happened 2 times in 4 days in same circumstances. The mil came on friday 20 june and stay on…
ODI 10605591
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
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 kia sorento. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph, the vehicle suddenly failed to accelerate. The contact indicated that after turning the vehicle off and restarting the engine, the vehicle operated normally. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 34,000.
ODI 10598031
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
First incident : after a full stop at red light, as car took off, engine stalled out. Had to try several times to restart engine. After restarted, the car drove fine. Second incident : after slowing down the car to about 3mph and reaccelerating, engine stalled out. After a few tries to restart the engine, it restarted and drove fine. *tr
ODI 10585106
Power Train
I bought this car brand new 2.5 years ago and for about a year or more now i have had at least 50 incidences of my car stalling mostly when at a stop (either stop light or stop sign) but now it's even stalling when i decelerate to make turns. This is so dangerous and i'm lucky i haven't been in an accident yet because of the car stalling out while driving. The car flips into "limp mode" and i'm unable to accelerate.…
ODI 10663030
Engine · Latches/Locks/Linkages · Power Train
While driving in parking lot and breaking the engine stopped, engine light came on. Car would not restart. Took multiple tries to get gear shift into park. Engine finally restarted. Took in to dick hannah dealer to check codes, after 2 hours they could find nothing and had not heard of the problem. Apparently they don't have internet access where this nhtsa site reports 14, now 15, of the same instances. This is a…
ODI 10553282
Engine · Power Train
2013 kia sorento lx - v6 awd purchased 3/2013. On 10/19 at 11.5k miles on vehicle the transmission slipped and then lost most function at 45 mph . Car limped home with check engine light on and spewing fluid.he next morning (sat)called kia roadside service and had car towed to nearest dealer. The dealer took vehicle and notified me later in the day transmission would be and ordered on monday. I was notified that car…
ODI 10550425
Engine · Power Train
My husband and i purchased this vehicle on 5/25/13. We had the car for 2 hours and were driving home when the vehicle stalled and when holding the gas pedal to the floor, the car would not go. The rpm's didn't move either. The engine check light came on as well. I got the vehicle to the side of the road and turned it off and when i turned it back on and pushed the gas pedal down, the rpm's moved and when i put it in…
ODI 10513573
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
Power Train
After 10 days and 500 miles of use this new vehicle was exhibiting signs of transmission problems. We noticed loss of power, shaking on takeoff and significant noise coming from the power train while driving; this affected the drivability and safety of the vehicle. We took it in to the dealership and they informed me of the fact they had to replace the transmission and transfer case because it was faulty. For some…
ODI 10511022
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 kia sorento. The contact stated that while driving 35 mph, the vehicle began to stall without warning. The contact was able to drive the vehicle to the dealer for diagnosis where it was advised that the transmission and transfer case needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 480. *tr
ODI 10511910
Power Train
Front wheel, 4 cylinder engine grossly under powered. Making a left or right turn from stop, the engine hesitated almost to the point of stalling. This is a potential head-on collision even on a moderately busy road. Kia dealer claims no defect in vehicle. *js
ODI 10817053
Engine · Power Train
2013 kia sorento 4 cylinder. While at stop light engine revved up and lunged forward. Applied harder brake until stop light turned green. Vehicle at dealership for two days so far waiting alternator replacement. Service department states never had to replace an alternator before and not in stock, waiting for overnight shipping for two days. Dealer states they have no control over defective parts, but will fix and…
ODI 10489234
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
At an idle, this vehicle runs rough and shakes. It feels as though it will stall. I do not believe this should be happening with a new car. I told the mechanic at my first maintenance check, and he acted as if it would get better with an oil change. It seems to be getting worse. I commute 120 miles a day for work, and i have had the car for 5 months, it has 9000 miles now. Now the radio will not turn on? This…
ODI 10507184
Engine · Power Train
Incorrect flywheel was installed on my kia sorrento, most likely by the original manufacturer. It has caused premature failure of my starter motor and various other repairs. The incorrect part belongs to a kia sedona of the same model year.
ODI 11265588
Power Train
I purchased 2013 kia sorento 2.4 gdi last month. It vibrates and shakes at idle speed from day one. I was told by sales person that it will stop after driving for few miles. Now i have 1500 miles on it but it continues to vibrate at idle speed whether in gear or in park position. I called the dealership they say there was software upgrade for certain manufacture dates but it doesn't look like it applies to me based…
ODI 10481516
Engine · Power Train
On 9-3-12 bought a new 2013 kia sorento with the base 4 engine. Next day noticed a vibration when idling in drive. The car shakes. Notified dealer immediately. Dealer noticed concern but could not address. No applicable service bulletin. In december dealer notified me of a possible solution. Dealer installed a new tensioner and alternator pulley. Changes did lesson the vibrations. But an unacceptable vibration still…
ODI 10503364
Engine · Power Train
The vehicle shakes whenever it's idling in drive and while your braked. . I took to my kia dealership who said they are aware of the problem to bring it in. I brought it in they had it for 20 minutes and said its all set. Well let me tell you it's not fixed! I called and old he dealership and now i have to bring it in again. The vibration only goes away if when you come to a stop and put the shifter in neutral. *tr
ODI 10481159
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
We leased a 2013 kia sorrento on 8/11/2012. Vehicle had 4 miles when paperwork was done. On 8/25/2012 the check engine light came on. On 8/26/2012 the engine revved to 6,500 rpm when we were going 20 mph. There was a large bang. I took in to the dealer on 8/27/2012. I was told a new transmission needed to be installed after 2 days of "diagnostics". We now have been without the vehicle for almost as long as we have…
ODI 10473691