Major Problems with Kia Sorento - Statistics of Complaints

Below you may see what Kia Sorento model years had the most number of complaints over time. Though it does not necessarily mean that 2011, for instance, is the worst year for the Sorento. Older Sorento vehicles tend to accumulate more problems over time, so you need to carefully explore the nature of the issues. Tap into specific years for more details.

Worst Kia Sorento Problems

AIR BAGS
2013 Kia Sorento February 26, 2015 Victims: 6 Mileage: 48000 miles

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 kia sorento. while turning into a parking lot during inclement weather conditions, the contact lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a metal pole. the contact stated that the driver side seat belt failed to retract. the contact sustained a cracked sternum, neck and back pains that required medical attention. the passenger sustained a back injury that required medical attention. the contact also stated that four additional passengers sustained minor abrasions that did not require medical attention. a police report was filed. the vehicle was towed to an impound lot. the vehicle was ...

SERVICE BRAKES
2012 Kia Sorento June 30, 2018 Victims: 5 Mileage: 65000 miles

I was driving a 2012 kia sorento with three other passengers and our family dog. i see smoke coming from back of my car thought it was the car passing me since my car was in mint condition with a new engine and new transmission. i look again there is no car going the opposite way and now i see a lot more smoke. cars coming the opposite way are flashing me and waving so i figured i'm probably over heating. i steer to the right on a steep hill the brakes and emergency brake doesn't ...

TIRES
2003 Kia Sorento February 26, 2006 Victims: 5

I am the attorney for three minor children. they were seriously injured, and their father was killed in a rollover in las vegas, nevada in february, 2006. the rear b.f. goodrich tire on the 2003 kia sorento that the father was driving blew out and separated, resulting in the rollover. the tire was apparently plugged the day before at a las vegas tire shop. *jb

What is the most common problem with Kia Sorento?

Overall the worst problem with Kia Sorento relates to ENGINE problems. Browse the categories below to learn about the specific Sorento years that are prone to issues with these components.

ENGINE 1278 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 595 POWER TRAIN 463 AIR BAGS 435 UNKNOWN OR OTHER 389 EXTERIOR LIGHTING 359 BODY 301 STEERING 288 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 218 SERVICE BRAKES 186 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 156 SUSPENSION 151 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 139 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL 132 SEATS 78 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 71 SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY 63 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 54 FRONTAL 46 ENGINE 45 VISIBILITY/WIPER 44 SEAT BELTS 42 DOOR 39 WHEELS 37 SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE 36 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 35 TIRES 28 COOLING SYSTEM 23 HEADLIGHTS 23 STRUCTURE 21 LATCH 19 VISIBILITY 18 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES 15 ROTOR 14 INTERIOR LIGHTING 14 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL 13 EQUIPMENT 12 DRIVESHAFT 10 BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS 10 DRIVELINE 8 MECHANICAL 8 HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM 8 ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP 7 EXHAUST SYSTEM 7 FRONT 7 MANUAL TRANSMISSION 7 ACCELERATOR PEDAL 7 AIR CONDITIONER 6 WIRING 6 CRANKCASE (PCV) 6 BRAKE LIGHTS 6 DIFFERENTIAL UNIT 6 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY 6 UNDERBODY SHIELDS 6 SIDE/WINDOW 6 PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS 6 REAR 5 SIDEWALL 5 12V/24V/48V BATTERY 5 ELECTRICAL 5 FRAME AND MEMBERS 5 POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS 4 HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE 4 TANK ASSEMBLY 4 SWITCH 4 SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC 4 FUEL PUMP 3 PARKING BRAKE 3 TREAD/BELT 3 IGNITION 3 PADS 3 RADIATOR ASSEMBLY 3 CRUISE CONTROL 3 TAIL LIGHTS 3 FRONT 2 TIE ROD ASSEMBLY 2 HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS 2 EMISSION CONTROL 2 UNIVERSAL JOINT 2 DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM 2 HEATER CORE 2 GASOLINE 2 ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR 2 LOCK 2 RECLINER 2 SWITCH 2 GLASS, SIDE/REAR 2 CLUTCH ASSEMBLY 2 FLOOR SHIFT ASSEMBLY 2 RACK AND PINION 2 RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. 2 TORQUE CONVERTER 2 HORN 2 HEAD RESTRAINT 2 ABS WARNING LIGHT 2 TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) 2 HUB 2 VALVE 2 ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY 2 REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER 2 ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM 2 BUMPERS 1 DELIVERY 1 COLUMN SHIFT 1 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR 1 FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM 1 CALIPER 1 REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES 1 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER 1 ARM 1 STORAGE 1 AXLE ASSEMBLY 1 CABLES 1 MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE 1 PEDALS AND LINKAGES 1 TAILGATE 1 POWER ASSIST 1 AXLE SHAFT 1 LOWER BALL JOINT 1 WHEEL BEARING 1 POWER ADJUST 1 EXTERIOR 1 PUMP 1 PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE) 1 LOCK 1 ROOF AND PILLARS 1 SEAT HEATER/COOLER 1 LATCH 1 CATALYTIC CONVERTOR 1 SUPPORT DEVICE/STRUT 1 STABILIZER BAR 1 FILLING/CHARGING 1 FLOOR SHIFT 1 UPPER ARM 1 COIL SPRINGS 1 LINKAGES 1 UPPER BALL JOINT 1 FOG LIGHTS 1 SOLENOID 1 HUB 1 LABELS 1 ANTI-THEFT DEVICES 1 WHEEL SPEED SENSOR 1 INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL 1 TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM 1 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE 1
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