NHTSA Complaint #11478043 — 2011 KIA SORENTO

SUSPENSION issue reported to NHTSA

Check any vehicle history by VIN - Free vehicle history report

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11478043
Vehicle	2011 KIA SORENTO
Component	SUSPENSION
Date of Incident	June 8, 2022
Date Filed	August 7, 2022
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	PA

Consumer Description

For awhile now the suspension seems to be worse. Almost every time I go around a corner either to the left or to the right there is a clanging clanging noise. It seems as thought the car is falling apart coming from the back of the car.

Related Complaints for the 2011 KIA SORENTO

Other SUSPENSION Complaints

#11718095 — February 15, 2026 — Subframe, in the rear, where lateral arms are connected completely rusted off from the rest of the subframe. The cont...

#11664495 — June 3, 2025 — The contact owns a 2011 Kia Sorento. The contact stated that while driving 15-20 MPH, the axle popped out of the tran...

#11633395 — December 31, 2024 — Transmission, shocks and struts had to be replaced. Kia was having a hard bump knock when it changed gears driving do...

#11621859 — October 25, 2024 — 3 different episodes suv will start by appear warning lights downhill, slippery road, abs, engine , decrease speed, s...

#11574995 — March 1, 2024 — Brakes feel softer, rear brake burnt smell, replaced brakes one month ago. Headlight and taillight bulbs replaced sev...

Recent Complaints for the 2011 KIA SORENTO

#11716993 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM — February 10, 2026 — My 2011 Kia Sorrento caught fire while parked in my garage. Kia is saying it's not due to any recall they have and th...

#11713565 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM — January 27, 2026 — I was driving my car, while at a stop light I noticed some smoke coming from under my hood. I thought it might have b...

#11713565 — ENGINE — January 27, 2026 — I was driving my car, while at a stop light I noticed some smoke coming from under my hood. I thought it might have b...

#11713565 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER — January 27, 2026 — I was driving my car, while at a stop light I noticed some smoke coming from under my hood. I thought it might have b...

#11712727 — AIR BAGS — January 22, 2026 — In a letter dated August 14, 2019, KIA advised that the warranty coverage for the driver's front airbag clock spring ...