2018 Kia Sorento Steering Problems
- 9
- 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.
What owners report
- feels like · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 6 |
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
| 60–100k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Steering
Steering felt sticking while driveling on the highway took it in been told it's the steering column.. This is the second issues i have had with my steering 6mths apart. Last time i was told it was something in the drive train an was covered by warranty an the part was going to be replaced but when i took my car in for the sec issue i was told they only did a soft wear update but its also calling for another software…
ODI 11296732
Steering
The steering is notchy at freeway speeds 50 mph. Athe car cannot be held in straight direction by making small corrections to the steering wheel. Any steering corrections made are met with heavy resistance then steering will move instantly to what feels like a notch. This causes the driver to make another correction in the other direction. Again, this correction is met with heavy resistance and then instantly jumps…
ODI 11245129
Steering
The problem is a sticky feeling in the steering while driving on the highway. When making very small corrections feels like the power steering is turned off. Gentle pressure does not turn the wheel at all. As more and more pressure is applied, it feels like the power steering turns on. This causes the vehicle to swerve due to over correction. The vehicle is incredibly hard to control and unpredictable. Occurs at…
ODI 11206200
Steering
While driving down the road the steering wheel sticks. While you keep turning a little to keep the vehicle straight it will suddenly break loose, causing the vehicle to jerk left or right depending on the direction you were turning the wheel at the time. It is most dangerous while the roads are either snow or ice covered and slippery. Hard to keep the vehicle on the road.
ODI 11180911
Steering
While driving down the highway, the steering seems to stick to the right. This has not been noticed while driving in town. This does not always happen. It is random. I have had the car four months and it has been noticed 4 times.
ODI 11156920
Steering
Steering is sticking both right and left, can feel it when driving low speed and higher speed on any road city or highway, took to dealer they did a 4 wheel alignment, still doing the same thing
ODI 11162897
Engine · Steering
Over the last 6 months my kia has started to act like it is going to die or stall while driving and/or idling. This has happened at various different speeds. I took my kia into the service department and explained what was happening. They ran some diagnostic tests and stated that they could not replicate it. The check engine light never comes on. In december, i received a recall notice for the engine control unit.…
ODI 11180896
Steering
Sticking steering then gives when constant pressure applied making a significant sudden steering movement. Happens when driving. Seems more on right than left. Started noticing it a couple of months ago. Have not changed anything. Happens when ever driving.
ODI 11161228
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2018 kia sorento. While driving, the steering wheel seized without warning. The contact coasted the vehicle to the side of the road and powered off the engine. The vehicle was restarted and was able to drive normally. The contact stated that the failure occurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to ed voyles kia of chamblee (located at [redacted], chamblee, ga 30341, [redacted]) to be…
ODI 11174500