2004 KIA SORENTO — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
341
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
8
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2004 KIA SORENTO
The 2004 KIA SORENTO has received a total of 341 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 8 technical service bulletins have been issued by Kia America, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine (46 complaints), Suspension (28 complaints), and Engine And Engine Cooling (26 complaints).
Recalls for the 2004 KIA SORENTO
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2004 KIA SORENTO. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2004 KIA SORENTO
341 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2004 KIA SORENTO. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
Crank pully bolt snapped. Causing crank pully to fall, and critical belts to fail.
THIS KIA WAS HOUSED AND STORED IN A GARAGE FOR MOST OF ITS LIFE AND DRIVEN ONLY IN THE SUMMER. IN THE WINTERS OF MICHIGAN IS WAS HOUSED IN A CLEAN DRY GARAGE. THIS KIA WAS A 2 OWNER CAR. I AM THE SECOND OWNER. I HAD DRIVEN IT ONE WINTER AND THIS SUMMER TOOK IT TO GET AN ALIGNMENT BECAUSE IT PULLED TO THE RIGHT. ALIGNMENT CENTER COULD NOT DO THE ALIGNMENT BECAUSE THE WHOLE RIGHT DRIVERSIDE OF THE FRAME WAS RUSTED OUT BEYOND THEIR SAFTY STANDARDS. THE KIA WAS PULLING TO THE RIGHT BECAUSE THE WHOLE FRAME ON THE RIGHT SIDE WAS 80% RUSTED OUT AND THE LEFT SIDE WAS ALSO BUT NOT TO THE EXTENT OF THE RIGHT SIDE. THERE ARE FOOT LONG GAPING HOLES IN THE FRAME DUE TO THE RUSTING. IT IS IRREPARABLE. THERE IS NO SAFE SPOT TO WELD TO TO FIX IT EITHER. AFTER A RAIN I NOTICED THE POOLS OF WATER GO DIRECTLY UNDER THE KIA INSTEAD OF ON THE SIDES POOLING AND DRIPPING OFF THE FRAME ON EACH RIGHT AND LEFT SIDE. A FLAW OF DESIGN BUT A DEADLY IF TRAVELLING AND THE CAR SNAPS IN HALF. THE KIA LOOKS PERFECT AND RUNS PERFECT. THE UNDERSIDE IT'S FRAME IS TOTALLY RUSTED BEYOND REPAIR. KEPT IN A GARAGE AND OUT OF ELEMENTS FOR VIRTUALLY ALL OF ITS LIFE, THIS SHOULD NOT HAVE HAPPENED. DEFECTIVE STEEL ? DEFECTIVE BODY DESIGN? DEFECTIVE KIA. NOT SAFE NOT DRIVABLE.
WHILE MY DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY, THE BRAKES FAILED. THE MECHANIC SHOWED ME THE BRAKE LINES TOWARD THE REAR SUSPENSION RUSTED THROUGH. ALSO THE SUPPORT FOR THE REAREND RUSTED THROUGH MAKING THE VEHICLE DANGEROUS TO DRIVE. THE BRAKE LINES FROM FRONT TO BACK WERE CHANGED AND I AM LOOKING TO HAVE THE SUPPORT BRACKETS CHANGED.
WHILE MY DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY, THE BRAKES FAILED. THE MECHANIC SHOWED ME THE BRAKE LINES TOWARD THE REAR SUSPENSION RUSTED THROUGH. ALSO THE SUPPORT FOR THE REAREND RUSTED THROUGH MAKING THE VEHICLE DANGEROUS TO DRIVE. THE BRAKE LINES FROM FRONT TO BACK WERE CHANGED AND I AM LOOKING TO HAVE THE SUPPORT BRACKETS CHANGED.
2004 KIA SORRENTO 97,000 MILES. THE LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE REAR CONTROL ARM BRACKETS RUSTED OFF.
Safety Rating for the 2004 KIA SORENTO
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2004 KIA SORENTO in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2004 KIA SORENTO
Kia America, Inc. has issued 8 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2004 KIA SORENTO. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
PS233 — FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
PS233 — ENGINE
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
SC-092 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
KIA: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. FUEL TANK AIR FILTER REPLACEMENT. *KB
034 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
KIA: THERE MAY BE ERRATIC SHIFTING, SHIFT SHOCK, AND A MALFUNCTION LIGHT ON WITH STORED TROUBLE CODES. THIS IS CAUSED BY A PROBLEM WITHIN THE TRANSFER MOTOR. *RM
072 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
CRANKSHAFT BOLT REPLACEMENT. *KB
029 — AIR BAGS
THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION RELATED TO REPLACEMENT OF THE AIR BAG DIAGNOSTIC UNIT (ADU). SOME OWNERS MAY COMPLAIN OF THE SRS WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATION RESULTING IN ONE OR MORE SEAT TRACK POSITION SENSOR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC). *TT
85 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
2003-2005 CLOCKS NOT HOLDING TIME OR RESETTING - FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS. *TT
018 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) REPROGRAMMING. *TT
NHTSA Investigations for the 2004 KIA SORENTO
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the KIA SORENTO
- 2003 KIA SORENTO — 421 complaints
- 2004 KIA SORENTO (current)
- 2005 KIA SORENTO — 457 complaints
- 2006 KIA SORENTO — 382 complaints
- 2007 KIA SORENTO — 224 complaints
- 2008 KIA SORENTO — 317 complaints
- 2009 KIA SORENTO — 79 complaints
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