2016 Kia Sorento Suspension Problems
- 8
- 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 8 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 3 |
| 30–60k mi | 3 |
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Suspension
Thumping noise and sensation from rear axle/suspension area while accelerating from stop or lightly accelerating on local roads. I reviewed a previous recall for this year and while my vin was not in the recalled list, the description of the issues sounds very similar. All of the vehicle mileage has been highway or local driving. Vehicle is being towed to my local kia dealership, gateway kia, [redacted], warrington,…
ODI 11300114
Steering · Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 kia sorento. While driving approximately 35 mph, the steering ability became very loose and the vehicle pulled to the right. Car rocks back and forth and makes quick movements from side to side. This happens from 50 mph up to 75-80 mph. This causes the car to be extremely hard to control. The contact took the vehicle to jim shorkey kia (10785 perry hwy, wexford, pa 15090) where it was…
ODI 11196645
Suspension
On 3/21/19 i was driving through a ez pass toll plaza. I heard a very loud sound almost like an explosion coming from the front passenger side of the car. My car started to vibrate. I pulled to the side to check out the car. I thought my tire blew. There nothing wrong with the tires. There was nothing around or in the lane of the toll plaza. I could not identify the reason for the sound. I did smell an odd order in…
ODI 11205689
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Suspension
Sparks coming from battery box, lights in dash go off and on can not acceleration and back axle is loose. I bought this used in dothan kia last yr. The car just went down past [redacted] my expensive car
Fire reported
ODI 11180588
Body · Suspension
Defective lower balljoints caused a rough ride. Noticed 'clanking' sound from front wheels when parking vehicle. Sunroof malfunction caused the sunroof to not fully close and often times, remain open. Dealer initially claimed that dry track channels with debris was the main cause however, there is a defect with the manufacturing/design of the product.
ODI 10946188
Electronic Stability Control · Suspension · Unknown Or Other
Since i've bought the car motor was burning oil, mechanic said the motors where junk and since i have to change my oil once a month and it still continues to burn oil . My oil light has not worked since we bought it, i will add. Also sometimes my car stalls and doesn't want to start or is delayed. Now the check engine light come on and throws the code p0014. I have taken it in for 3 recalls already and now they…
ODI 11043974
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 kia sorento. While driving approximately 45 mph, the contact heard an abnormal noise from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the suspension brackets were not welded. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 5,000.
ODI 10865192
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 kia sorento. While driving 25 mph and making a right turn, the vehicle shook. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the front part of the axle detached due to a missing locking ring that needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 9,079.
ODI 10789287