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Common Problems with 2003 Kia Sorento

Retrospectively, the 2003 Kia Sorento had 292 complaints, and 16% of issues had something to do with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING problems.

What is the most common problem with a 2003 Kia Sorento?

Based on car owner complaints, the most common issues with the 2003 Kia Sorento fall into the category of ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Below we had classified the complaints into groups by components affected.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 46 ENGINE 43 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 34 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 33 STEERING 24 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 20 AIR BAGS 18 SUSPENSION 13 EXTERIOR LIGHTING 12 POWER TRAIN 10 SERVICE BRAKES 9 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 6 UNKNOWN OR OTHER 5 EQUIPMENT 4 STRUCTURE 3 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 3 TIRES 3 VISIBILITY 1 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR 1 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER 1 INTERIOR LIGHTING 1 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL 1 VISIBILITY/WIPER 1

Worst 2003 Kia Sorento Problems

We have singled out the top-3 most critical reports that involved victims or injuries.

TIRES
2003 Kia Sorento February 26, 2006 Victims: 5

I am the attorney for three minor children. they were seriously injured, and their father was killed in a rollover in las vegas, nevada in february, 2...

STEERING
2003 Kia Sorento August 1, 2012 Victims: 2 Mileage: 120000 miles

While driving on hwy 275 at 60 mph. engine lights came on and steering wheel locked..total system power failure..2 daughters almost lost their lives t...

FRONTAL
2003 Kia Sorento May 7, 2010 Victims: 1 Mileage: 84000 miles

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...