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2003 KIA SORENTO in Matamoras, PA
2003 kia part # 25430-3e201 tsb # kt2007073101 driving down road coolant over flow tank splits leaks fluid out, ruins engine, find out kia had a tsb out to replace tank with stronger re-engineered tank. never notified public, bad design ...read more / reply »
2003 KIA SORENTO in Newark, NJ
My vehicle started acting up whenever i turned on the air condition i would lose power. the engine light would come on and the steering wheel would get real tight and i would not be able to turn it. the vehicle is currently at a kia deale...
2003 KIA SORENTO in Athens, GA
Tl contact owns a 2003 kia sorento. the contact received a recall notice in july of 2007 regarding the crank shaft boat. he took his vehicle to the dealer and they stated that the parts for the repair were unavailable. while driving 25 m...
2003 KIA SORENTO in Altamonte Springs, FL
2003 kia sorento. gas tank will not fill and when attempting to fill the car will spew gas onto the consumer and all over the car and surrounding area creating a potential fire hazard. according to kia i have to replace the entire gas tank...
2003 KIA SORENTO in Stone Mountain, GA
Coolant spilling from the reservoir (which was replaced in december 2006, the part was on national back order. i waited 5 weeks for the part to arrive). the car stalled several times and steam came from the right side of the hood. today i...
2003 KIA SORENTO in Strawberry Plains, TN
On july 20, 2007 driving home from work in the rain, on the highway my car made a loud noise and i lost steering and did everything i could to not hit cars beside of me and the poor guy behind me from crashing in to me. called my husband wh...
2003 KIA SORENTO in Rochester, MN
In september, 2006, at approximately 55200 miles, the airbag failure light came on. diagnosis by the dealer on 5 sept 2006 (invoice 107484) revealed "ordered drivers air bag, fault b1346, 1st stage resistance to [sic] high." on 25 sept ...
2003 KIA SORENTO in Northville, MI
I was dropping off someone at work when the car made a thump and all the dash warning lights came on. i drove it home about two miles away, and took it to a automobile service center the next day. they told me that the crankshaft pulley wa...
2003 KIA SORENTO in Northville, MI
I was dropping off someone at work when the car made a thump and all the dash warning lights came on. i drove it home about two miles away, and took it to a automobile service center the next day. they told me that the crankshaft pulley wa...
2003 KIA SORENTO in Oak Grove, MO
No warning of failure. happened at 61000 miles 1000 over warranty. crankshaft bolt broke , and the mechanic sad he never saw something like this. so i think kia should be responsible ..he got the parts from kia, and on 7/15/07 the bolt...
2003 KIA SORENTO in Chesterfield, MI
Both rear interior door panels and liftgate are rusting out on vehicle that is 1.5 years old (and garage kept). kia states they have a "5-year/50k mile bumper-to-bumper warranty" for poor craftsmanship & faulty materials. apparently, a bran...
2003 KIA SORENTO in Chesterfield, MI
Both rear interior door panels and liftgate are rusting out on vehicle that is 1.5 years old (and garage kept). kia states they have a "5-year/50k mile bumper-to-bumper warranty" for poor craftsmanship & faulty materials. apparently, a bran...
2003 KIA SORENTO in Upton, MA
Last feb. the coolant reservoir cracked, lost all coolant. towed to dealer. they fixed it and told me that i needed a new belt. i didn't want anything more to happen as i take my 90 year old mom around, they replaced one belt for $120. n...
2003 KIA SORENTO in Upton, MA
Last feb. the coolant reservoir cracked, lost all coolant. towed to dealer. they fixed it and told me that i needed a new belt. i didn't want anything more to happen as i take my 90 year old mom around, they replaced one belt for $120. n...
2003 KIA SORENTO in Upton, MA
Last feb. the coolant reservoir cracked, lost all coolant. towed to dealer. they fixed it and told me that i needed a new belt. i didn't want anything more to happen as i take my 90 year old mom around, they replaced one belt for $120. n...
2003 KIA SORENTO in Goshen, NY
Tl contact owns a 2003 kia sorento. while driving 45 mph, the crank shaft failed and the vehicle was towed. the total cost of repairs was $600. the contact stated that when the crank shaft failed, he was stranded. the kia dealer claimed...
2003 KIA SORENTO in Warren, PA
Crankshsft pulley bolt broke on 2003 kia sorento v6 model. this caused loss of power steering in vehicle.
2003 KIA SORENTO in Nt. Hope, WV
Tl contact owns a 2003 kia sorento. the contact stated that after he gets an oil change, the vehicle's exterior and interior lights blow out. as of may 17, 2007, the dome light is currently out and has been since november 25, 2005. kia m...
2003 KIA SORENTO in Nt. Hope, WV
Tl contact owns a 2003 kia sorento. the contact stated that after he gets an oil change, the vehicle's exterior and interior lights blow out. as of may 17, 2007, the dome light is currently out and has been since november 25, 2005. kia m...
2003 KIA SORENTO in Freeport, ME
Coolant tank cracked. called kia and they said that it was not covered by warranty but that the part had been re designed. so i guess there was a problem with the tanks. but kia would not cover the replacement of the defective tank.
2003 KIA SORENTO in Wilmington, DE
"the battery and brake lights were on the dashboard. also, the vehicle lost power steering. opened the hood and the engine area and found the alternator belt fell off its pulley. the power steering belt ran off the alternator belt. t...
2003 KIA SORENTO in Mission, TX
As i was driving down the freeway, the engine stalled and all lights on the dash came on. i was able to pull to safety (just by sheer luck) and called kia 1-800 for towing service. the vehicle was towed to an authorized dealership. i was...
2003 KIA SORENTO in El Granada, CA
I have now had the crank shaft pulley break 3 times, the engine and other parts have had to be replaced due to this. it makes the vehicle suddenly inoperable and unsafe.
2003 KIA SORENTO in Tuleda, VA
Tl contact owns a 2003 kia sorento. the contact stated that while driving the steering wheel locked and could not turn left or right. the mechanic stated that a bolt and balancer detached from the hinges. the contact suggested that the ...
2003 KIA SORENTO in Toms River, NJ
Crankshaft pulley broke off. kia dealer recommends engine replacement. cost would be $7000. researching this topic find others with same situation. this is a serious safety problem. the power steering becomes inoperable and the power s...
2003 KIA SORENTO in Unknown, DC
Customer would like to know if any pending safety recalls or investigations for the 2003 kia sorento*
2003 KIA SORENTO in Tamarac, FL
I own a 2003 kia sorento lx. i used it mainly to go from home to work. this happened 2 days ago, march 16, 2006, at 32247 miles. while making a right turn from a stoplight, i had complete loss of vehicle control, it would not let me stop it...
2003 KIA SORENTO in Tamarac, FL
I own a 2003 kia sorento lx. i used it mainly to go from home to work. this happened 2 days ago, march 16, 2006, at 32247 miles. while making a right turn from a stoplight, i had complete loss of vehicle control, it would not let me stop it...
2003 KIA SORENTO in Tamarac, FL
I own a 2003 kia sorento lx. i used it mainly to go from home to work. this happened 2 days ago, march 16, 2006, at 32247 miles. while making a right turn from a stoplight, i had complete loss of vehicle control, it would not let me stop it...
2003 KIA SORENTO in Gibsonton, FL
I would like to make a complaint about my 03 kia sorento. i bought this car used in 2004. my husband called kia to check to see if the warranties where transferable and the representative told him they were. since i have had this vehicle...
2003 KIA SORENTO in Hopewell, VA
2003 kia sorrento - constantly replacing headlights and tail lights. recently started experiencing interior lighting problem. lights come on and will not go out during driving and while heat is on. dash lights go out and will not come on...
2003 KIA SORENTO in Junction City, KS
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 ...
2003 KIA SORENTO in Diamond Bar, CA
2003 sorento ex purchased new. replaced the left front rotor about 3 months ago, but breaking has returned to signs of a warped rotor again. vibration in the steering wheel when brakes are applied and loud noise in front wheel area (non-met...
2003 KIA SORENTO in Fredericksburg, VA
2003 kia sorento would loose power steering assistance when transitioning from moderate speeds (30-50 mph) to low speed (5-10 mph), such as when exiting a highway by slowing in a center turning lane and turning left in front of oncoming tra...
2003 KIA SORENTO in Fredericksburg, VA
2003 kia sorento with history of power steering failures which resulted in no power steering assistance while turning at low speeds. problem fixed may 2004 (after thee visits to dealer) although tsb identifying corrective action was issued...
2003 KIA SORENTO in Jonesboro, GA
I drive a 2003 kia/sorento/4d. on or about dec 15 2006 i notice a loud noise an server vibration coming under vehicle. i took suv to family mechanic. he could not find problem and recommended that i take vehicle to kia dealer. on dec 27 200...
2003 KIA SORENTO in Jonesboro, GA
I drive a 2003 kia/sorento/4d. on or about dec 15 2006 i notice a loud noise an server vibration coming under vehicle. i took suv to family mechanic. he could not find problem and recommended that i take vehicle to kia dealer. on dec 27 200...
2003 KIA SORENTO in Midfield, AL
Tl* - the contact took the vehicle to the dealership three times concerning the horn not working. every time he took sit to the dealership they stated that they fixed the problem, but the failure recurred on and off.
2003 KIA SORENTO in Gardiner, NY
2003 kia sorrento-there has been no crash==the drive line from the rear makes a noisy thump almost every time i step on the brakes and release them--kia service in middletown, ny service manager and kia zone rep state that is normal operat...
2003 KIA SORENTO in Gardiner, NY
2003 kia sorrento-there has been no crash==the drive line from the rear makes a noisy thump almost every time i step on the brakes and release them--kia service in middletown, ny service manager and kia zone rep state that is normal operat...
2003 KIA SORENTO in San Juan, PR
A screw that hold the crank shaft & the tamper get broken while i was driving to my house. the dealer in puerto rico said that i have to pay$2,521.00 to fix it. but i heard from an insurance agent that kia was told by some government ag...
2003 KIA SORENTO in Chicago, IL
Dt*: the contact stated while attempting to turn on the defogger/defrost system, the heater failed to operate, and no heat was present. the vehicle was inspected by a dealer, who determined antifreeze fluid leaked out of the reservoir tank...
2003 KIA SORENTO in Chicago, IL
Dt*: the contact stated while attempting to turn on the defogger/defrost system, the heater failed to operate, and no heat was present. the vehicle was inspected by a dealer, who determined antifreeze fluid leaked out of the reservoir tank...
2003 KIA SORENTO in Stone Mountain, GA
First incident - car stalled and fluid steamed from the hood. it had to be towed after several restarts to drive to the dealer. the coolant reservoir was cracked. this part is on national backorder and i have so far been waiting approx. ...
2003 KIA SORENTO in Stone Mountain, GA
I had a 1 year old battery replaced, which was defective (non-kia dealer). afterwards, i noticed that the air bag warning light was illuminated. kia dealer said it was due to a bad sensor ($300 part, $300 labor). it was too expensive for ...
2003 KIA SORENTO in Stone Mountain, GA
I had a 1 year old battery replaced, which was defective (non-kia dealer). afterwards, i noticed that the air bag warning light was illuminated. kia dealer said it was due to a bad sensor ($300 part, $300 labor). it was too expensive for ...
2003 KIA SORENTO in Vandalia, IL
Where do i start?....well not long after we got the piece of junk we had to take it to the kia dealer because the engine light kept coming on, they said it was because the gas cap wasn't being twisted enough and air got in. well for about 2...
2003 KIA SORENTO in Tunkhannock, PA
Dt*: the contact stated while traveling 35 mph, without warning there was a loss of power. the vehicle was pulled over and then towed to the dealership, who replaced the crankshaft. the problem recurred five weeks later and the vehicle wa...
2003 KIA SORENTO in Eastlake, OH
1) upon purchase, exhaust smell was strong inside suv, leading to headaches and queasiness. 2) took it in within weeks (?) 3) a correction was made, part replaced. since then, the exhaust smell is intermittent, and not as strong. service...
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