2004 KIA SORENTO Visibility Problems
2 NHTSA complaints on file
Visibility Issues in the 2004 KIA SORENTO
2 visibility complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2004 KIA SORENTO. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Crashes
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Fires
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Injuries
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Deaths
All Visibility Complaints
I BOUGHT MY 2004 SORENTO NEW. IN MAY 2008 AND AT 64,000 MILES THIS YEAR THE WATER PUMP STARTED LEAKING. I TOOK IT INTO THE LOCAL KIA DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID IT WAS UNDER A RECALL AND REPLACED IT. THEY ALSO RECOMMENDED A TIMING BELT CHANGE AT THAT TIME AND I DID THAT TOO. AFTER I LEFT THE DEALERSHIP AND DROVE INTO MY GARAGE, WATER WAS POURING OUT FROM UNDERNEATH THE PASSENGERS SIDE TIRE, WHERE THE RESERVE TANK WAS. I TURNED AROUND TOOK IT RIGHT BACK AND SHOWED THEM. THEY SAID IT WASN'T ANYTHING THEY DID TO BUST IT, IT MUST OF BEEN THAT WAY ALREADY. I INFORMED THEM THAT I KNOW IT WASN'T THAT WAY BECAUSE I HAD BEEN POURING TONS OF WATER IN IT UNTIL I COULD GET MY CAR IN FOR THAT APPOINTMENT SINCE THE WATER PUMP WAS LEAKING AND THE LEAKING BEFORE WAS COMING FROM THE...
MY SISTER PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE NEW AND HAS HAD NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS WITH IT AND PROBLEMS WITH DEALERSHIP/KIA HONORING THEIR 10 YEAR/100,000 MILE WARRANTY. SHE PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE BELIEVING SHE WOULD BE DRIVING A QUALITY VEHICLE (ADVERTISING 10 YEAR/100,000 MILE WARRANTY SHE ASSUMED IT MUST BE OF HIGH QUALITY BECAUSE WHO WOULD OFFER THAT KIND OF WARRANTY IF IT WAS JUNK....WRONG!) SHE HAS HAD NOTHING BUT STRESS, FINANCIAL EXPENSE, LOST WORK TIME, AND A BATTLE OF HER LIFE TRYING TO SEEK CONSUMER JUSTICE...DEALERSHIP, KIA MOTORS, LEMON LAW REQUIRES A PART TO FAIL FOUR TIMES, ATTORNEY GENERALS OFFICE, CONCILIATION COURT, WRITING TO RUUKIVINA, OBERSTAR, AND MOST RECENTLY AMY KLOBUCHAR...ALL FAILED. NO ONE HAS SAID THAT THEY WILL INVESTIGATE KIA AND PROTECT THE CONSUMERS FROM THIS FRAUDULENT AUTOMOBILE MANUFACTURER. WHY? THE PROBLEMS SHE HAS HAD WITH HER VEHICLE CONSIST OF RUST ON THE TAILGATE AND REAR DOORS JUST A FEW MONTHS AFTER...
Other 2004 KIA SORENTO Problem Areas
Engine
46 complaints
Suspension
28 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
26 complaints
Electrical System
25 complaints
Power Train
23 complaints
Steering
20 complaints
Structurebody
19 complaints
Unknown Or Other
13 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
12 complaints
Air Bags
11 complaints
Exterior Lighting
10 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
8 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
7 complaints
Service Brakes
7 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
6 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
5 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
5 complaints
Tires
4 complaints
Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit
3 complaints
Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft
3 complaints
Power Trainmanual Transmission
3 complaints
Structure
3 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
2 complaints
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
2 complaints
Electronic Stability Control Esc
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcrankcase Pcv
2 complaints
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
2 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlights
2 complaints
Power Traintransfer Case 4 Wheel Drive
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
2 complaints
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
2 complaints
Steeringrack And Pinion
2 complaints
Structureframe And Members
2 complaints
Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields
2 complaints
Wheels
2 complaints
Air Bagssidewindow
1 complaint
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
1 complaint
Equipment
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingbrake Lights
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingtail Lights
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
1 complaint
Power Traindriveline
1 complaint
Power Traindrivelineuniversal Joint
1 complaint
Power Trainmanual Transmissionfloor Shift Assembly
1 complaint
Seat Belts
1 complaint
Seats
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulic
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
1 complaint
Steeringlinkagesknucklespindlearm
1 complaint
Structurebodydoor
1 complaint
Structurebodyhatchbackliftgatesupport Devicestrut
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontstabilizer Bar
1 complaint
Suspensionrear
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlcables
1 complaint
Visibilitywiper
1 complaint