2003 KIA SORENTO Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline Problems
2 NHTSA complaints on file
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline Issues in the 2003 KIA SORENTO
2 engine and engine coolingenginegasoline complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2003 KIA SORENTO. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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All Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline Complaints
I HAVE HEARD ABOUT THE CRANKSHAFT BOLTS BREAKING OFF IN THE KIA SORENTO'S. THAT IS A MAJOR SAFETY PROBLEM, AND I AM SCARED TO DRIVE MY 2003 OVER 45 MILES AN HOUR. MY SERVICE DEPT, DICK EDWARDS KIA, INFORMED ME TO HAVE THEM CHECK THE TORQUE ON THE BOLT EVERYTIME I GO IN FOR SERVICE. KIA SHOULD OWN UP TO THIS PROBLEM AND NOT HAVE ITS OWNERS SCARED TO DRIVE IT. *JB
THE SORENTO SUV WAS BOUGHT IN JUNE 2003. WITH LESS THAN 1000 MILES IN JUNE 2003 THE SORENTO WAS BROUGHT TO THE DEALER'S SERVICE TO CHECK AN OIL LEAK ON THE FRONT AXLE. THE DEALER CITED AN OVERFILLED GEAR OIL AND THE GEAR OIL LEVEL WAS CORRECTED. AFTER FEW WEEKS, IN JULY 2003, THE SORENTO WAS BROUGHT BACK AGAIN TO THE SAME DEALER BECAUSE THE GEAR OIL LEAK WAS STILL THERE. THE DEALER KEPT THE SORENTO, CITED NON-DRIVABLE AND HAVE TO ORDER THE PART. THE GASKET WAS REPLACED AND SORENTO WAS TEST DRIVEN. THE GEAR OIL LEAK STILL SHOWED UP. NOW THE DEALER SAID THAT THEY GOT HOLD OF KIA AND CITED THAT THEY HAVE TO REPLACE THE BLEEDER TUBE. THE BLEEDER TUBE WAS REPLACED AND THE GEAR OIL LEAK DID NOT GO AWAY. AT THIS TIME, THE WHOLE UNIT OF THE FRONT DRIVE AXLE WAS ORDERED AND REPLACED THE...
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
Air Bagssidewindow
2 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 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