Kia Sorento Service Brakes, Hydraulic Problems
- 35
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
- 9
- Years with records
- 2003–2012
- 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 35 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
Complaints by year
What appears in the records
- brake pedal · 8 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 25 |
| 30–60k mi | 3 |
| 60–100k mi | 2 |
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
Complaint evidence
Latest stored owner-submitted records. Open a year for the full list.
Power Train · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 kia sorento. While trying to start the vehicle and going in reverse, the vehicle lunged and did not move due to the shifter not functioning properly. The vehicle made an abnormal noise. The vehicle was able to be operated by shifting the vehicle into park and going back into reverse. The abs sensor and traction control sensor illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The…
ODI 10794831
Engine And Engine Cooling · Fuel System, Gasoline · Power Train · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Vehicle Speed Control
We purchased our sorento used (approx 65k miles)about 3 years ago. Since then, we've had to replace the gas tank ($1500) among other things. This year has been absurd: had to replace the radiator, water pump, computer system (2 months, $4700), brakes ($750) and 2 batteries. 2-3 months ago, we noticed a clunking/chunking sound that grew steadily worse. It sounded as if the 4wd was engaging and disengaging every 3…
ODI 10535016
Electrical System · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Steering
While braking to slow for a stop sign, my 2011 sorento turned off. I took it into the dealership the next day and they could find nothing wrong. We moved cross country day after the dealership released the car. In our new state, the sorento shut off multiple times, in multiple locations. In traffic, in the neighborhood, parking lots, etc. The car is always moving when it shuts off. I took it to the local dealership…
ODI 10552712
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Steering · Vehicle Speed Control
My wife was driving my our 2011 kia sorento at around 55 mph entering the highway when she suddenly lost power. She tried to use both the brakes and accelerator and found that neither of them worked. The car slowed to about 5-10mph before eventually stopping in the middle of the road, as she had been unable to pull the car to the side of the road. After several minutes of trying, she was eventually able to get the…
ODI 10456589
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
During slowing, at low speeds, with the foot on the brakes, this vehicle makes loud noises which go away if the foot is taken off the brakes. The noise eventually stops as the vehicle comes to a stop. This kia sorento appears to stop normally, but the noise does not instill confidence, nor does the noise sound normal for a vehicle with 6,615 miles. *tr
ODI 10447991
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
While coming to stop at intersection or pulling into parking lot space at low speed, i could hear and feel brakes grinding to a complete stop, upon releasing the brake pedal i could hear and feel what i believe to be the calipers grinding as they release. It happens whenever i come to a stop or when i am able to drive forward upon release of the brakes. I feel unsafe driving this vehicle. This noise occurred just…
ODI 10443650
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Vehicle Speed Control
I have no rear brake light. The esc off light comes on in the dash. I can turn on the cruise control but i can't set a speed for cruise control. I have a remote starter that has a safety switch when the brake is pressed turns the remote starter off that isn't working correctly cause there is no signal that the brake has been pressed. *tr
ODI 10439854
Air Bags · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owned a 2012 kia sorento. The contact stated that while driving on a mountainous road at approximately 25 mph, the vehicle unexpectedly increased acceleration. The contact applied the brake pedal, but the pedal depressed to the floor. The vehicle continued to accelerate and crashed into the rear of another vehicle. The vehicle eventually stopped after crashing into a cement wall. The airbag located…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10446155