- Worst Model Year:
- 2004
- Worst Complaint:
- rubbing sound from underneath
We don't have a lot of complaints on file for the Kia Sorento (although feel free to add yours here) -- it's either not very popular ... or it's very, very good.
The 2003 Kia Sorento has the most complaints, & the most-reported problem is with the 2004 Sorento for rubbing sound from underneath.
Worst Reported Problems with the Sorento
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#1: rubbing sound from underneath on the 2004 Sorento
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#2: car pulls to the side on the 2011 Sorento
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#3: A/C compressor failed on the 2003 Sorento
Latest Owner Complaints About the Sorento
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Multiple -- 2003 Sorento:
Google 03 Kia sorento problems and you will find all the problems we have had. Our vehicle is textbook Lemon. A/c, steering, fuel pump, cd player, cracked reservoir the list goes on and on. So far I have seen one recall- and it wasn't a true recall, just a consideration. Kia does not want to ... Read more »
This problem has been reported 1 times by other 2003 Sorento owners.
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catastrophic engine failure -- 2012 Sorento:
Started hearing a tapping in the engine around 4500 miles. Took to dealership for standard maint & oil change @ 4800 (had it for 9 months). Was told it had a catastrophic engine failure & the engine seized twice while they were just looking at it. Asked them what caused it, they said either ... Read more »
This problem has been reported 1 times by other 2012 Sorento owners.
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fuel pump sticks -- 2003 Sorento:
We will be driving along, the engine light will come on and the car will die. The only fix is to crack the gas tank and break the vacuum. Very dangerous. It costs over 300 for the new pump, I have seen a lot of complaints on here aboutt this problem but no recalls. all this stuff seems to happen ... Read more »
This problem has been reported 1 times by other 2003 Sorento owners.
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A/C compressor failed -- 2003 Sorento:
My a/c just quite - this happened right after warranty ended - how convenient. still have not had it fixed since it is way too costly. Thanks Kia - I see this is one of your many complaints that never were recalled. Kia sucks - stay clear but read on I have more complaints to list Read more »
This problem has been reported 2 times by other 2003 Sorento owners.
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complete loss of steering - no control -- 2003 Sorento:
luckily for me this happened as I was backing out of my parking space - 30 min earlier and I was on the highway - I could have been killed. My steering was gone completely, I could spin my steering wheel. Mechanic found a screw that came loose in the column and it tore up the steering. I reported ... Read more »
This problem has been reported 1 times by other 2003 Sorento owners.