Kia Sorento Engine Problems
- 45
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
- 6
- Years with records
- 2003–2011
- Stored years
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 45 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
Complaints by year
What appears in the records
- engine light · 14 records
- check engine · 13 records
- power steering · 9 records
- light came · 6 records
- crankshaft bolt · 5 records
- under warranty · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 16 |
| 1–30k mi | 12 |
| 30–60k mi | 11 |
| 100–150k mi | 3 |
Complaint evidence
Latest stored owner-submitted records. Open a year for the full list.
Engine
Harmonic balancer bolt broke causing failure of all belt driven components. Loss of power steering while driving at highway speeds being the worst of which. It was extremely difficult for a small framed older woman to control while pulling over. Harmonic balancer fell from vehicle representing substantial risk to other vehicles on roadway. Vehicle had been to dealership for previous repairs but they neglected to…
ODI 10422885
Engine
While driving our 2003 kia sorento we heard a loud clunk and bang. Pulled the vehicle over and found the crankshaft pulley laying at the bottom of the engine compartment. This is the second time this has happened. The first was in june of 2010 with 78,560 miles. The dealer replaced the broken bolt. (part number 23127 39801qqk) this is what caused the failure. When the bolt failed it caused the following additional…
ODI 10418140
Engine · Engine And Engine Cooling
While driving down the expressway, without warning, there was a catastrophic engine failure causing one or two of the connecting rods to blow through the oil pan and start a fire from the front of the vehicle to the back underneath the carriage. The flames came up the sides and back of the car. Needless to say it was extremely frightening. Looking at the damage of the car i never expected them to attempt to repair…
Fire reported
ODI 10429442
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 kia sorento. The contact stated while driving 40 mph the brake lamp, battery warning lamp illuminated and the vehicle lost power steering without any warnings. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who diagnosed that the drive belts, and crank bolt sheered off and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not…
ODI 10411802
Electrical System · Engine · Headlights · Latches/Locks/Linkages
While driving my vehicle, it began making a "knocking" noise. The power steering then began to fail and then i was unable to accelerate. The car died (on a busy 4 lane hwy with my 7 mos old daughter in the car). Once stopped, i looked under my hood to find a large bolt laying on the floor of the interior of the bumper. The vehicle was towed to a local auto repair shop where, after 2 days and $1300 in repairs, i was…
ODI 10425676
Engine · Mechanical
Shortly after i had some belts replaced on my 2004 kia sorento, the crankshaft bolt broke (around 90,000 miles on the vehicle). I was told there was a recall on this part, but not for my vin number. I had to pay over $700 to get the problem fixed and my mechanic had to buy the part from kia to finally get it from continually breaking. Now, almost two years later, it has happened again (around 130,000 miles). I…
ODI 10405547
Engine
2005 kia sorento ex with 80,000 miles; crankshaft pulley bolt failed may of 2011, resulting in being stranded. Towed to nearest repair facility, cost approx. $1200.00 for repair. The 2003 and 2004 kia models had a recall for this very problem, but kia refuses to extend the recall to 2005, even though many kia owners have experienced this problem. Some have had their crankshaft bolts fail multiple times. I have…
ODI 10405311
Engine · Exhaust System
Crankshaft torque bolt sheared off causing the braking and steering to become stiff resulting in greatly diminished control of the vehicle. The pulley assembly began to squeal resulting in parking the vehicle until it was time to take it to the dealership for service of the concern. Enroute to the dealership the brake and engine light appeared and braking became sluggish and steering appeared to be stiff. Was able…
ODI 10399105