2003 KIA SORENTO Air Bagssidewindow Problems
2 NHTSA complaints on file
Air Bagssidewindow Issues in the 2003 KIA SORENTO
2 air bagssidewindow complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2003 KIA SORENTO. Of these, 1 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 1 resulted in injury.
2
Complaints
1
Crashes
0
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Air Bagssidewindow Complaints
MY DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING A 2003 KIA SORRENTO AND FELL A SLEEP AT THE WHEEL AFTER COLLEGE EXAMS. SHE DROVE INTO THE REAR OF A TRACTOR TRAILER TANKER AT APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH. NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED AS A RESULT OF THE ACCIDENT. SHE HAD A CONCUSSION AND A CRACKED STERNUM. STATE FARM INSURANCE DECLARED THE CAR A TOTAL LOSS DUE TO A BENT FRAME, ENGINE MOUNT FAILURE AND A TOTALED FRONT END. AFTER CONTACTING KIA, THEIR RESPONSE TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THAT THE ANGLE THE CAR HIT THE TRAILER, WAS SUCH THAT NONE OF THE SENSORS WAS COMPROMISED , THERE FOR THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. BASICALLY IS WAS NOT THEIR PROBLEM WITH THEIR EQUIPMENT OF THE CAR. *TR
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING ON A PAVED STREET AT 35 MPH, THE DRIVERS SIDE-IMPACT AND BOTH FRONTAL AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THERE WERE NO INDICATOR LIGHTS ILLUMINATED PRIOR TO THE INCIDENT AND THE VEHICLE DID NOT IMPACT ANYTHING TO CAUSE THE DEPLOYMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WITHOUT INCIDENT. NO INJURIES WERE SUSTAINED AND SEAT BELTS WERE IN USE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO DEALER. UPON INSPECTION, THE COMPUTER DIAGNOSTIC TEST INDICATED THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN IN A MAJOR COLLISION. THE DEALER IS AWAITING APPROVAL FROM THE MANUFACTURER BEFORE REPAIRS ARE MADE. UPDATED 5/22/2006 - *NM
Other 2003 KIA SORENTO Problem Areas
Engine And Engine Cooling
46 complaints
Engine
43 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
34 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
33 complaints
Steering
24 complaints
Electrical System
20 complaints
Air Bags
19 complaints
Suspension
13 complaints
Exterior Lighting
12 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
11 complaints
Power Train
10 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
9 complaints
Service Brakes
9 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
9 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys
7 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
6 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
6 complaints
Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
5 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
5 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
5 complaints
Unknown Or Other
5 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcrankcase Pcv
4 complaints
Equipment
4 complaints
Structurebody
4 complaints
Electrical Systemwiring
3 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
3 complaints
Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
3 complaints
Structure
3 complaints
Tires
3 complaints
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
2 complaints
Electrical Systemhorn
2 complaints
Electrical Systemignition
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
2 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlights
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
2 complaints
Structureframe And Members
2 complaints
Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields
2 complaints
Suspensionfront
2 complaints
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
1 complaint
Electronic Stability Control Esc
1 complaint
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingfog Lights
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingtail Lights
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedelivery
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
1 complaint
Fuel System Other
1 complaint
Fuel System Otherstoragetank Assemblyfillingcharging
1 complaint
Interior Lighting
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkageshatchbackliftgatelock
1 complaint
Power Trainaxle Assembly
1 complaint
Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaft
1 complaint
Power Traindriveline
1 complaint
Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit
1 complaint
Power Traindrivelineuniversal Joint
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfront
1 complaint
Service Brakes Air
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
1 complaint
Steeringelectric Power Assist System
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump
1 complaint
Structurebodydoor
1 complaint
Structurebodyhatchbackliftgate
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Arm
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
1 complaint
Visibility
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core
1 complaint
Visibilityrear Window Wiperwasher
1 complaint
Visibilitywiper
1 complaint