Body problems of the 2003 Kia Motor Sorento

Takata recall. . . Rear suspension always rots out. The sub frame is bad.

Tl-the contact owns a 2003 kia Sorento. The contact stated that while driving at 55 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The contact had to apply force to the steering wheel in order to turn the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the harmonica balance in the steering column needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred. In addition, the contact noticed that there was an abnormal noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the harmonica balance needed to be replaced and rear axle had corroded and needed to be welded. The vehicle was repaired however, the contact stated that while at an independent mechanic for routine service, the mechanic stated that the sub frame had corroded. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 79,000. Djr.

Approx. A week prior heard a noise like something was loose and beating underneath the car only at times. Took it to local garage and put it on rack and the mechanic had me to come look for myself. My heart dropped. The frame is shot. It's eat up. He asked me if there was a recall on this car? and as far as I know there isn't, but for sure, should be. This is very dangerous. One big bump and the whole thing is gone. You can touch it and the metal flakes off. This car runs so good and still is a good looking car. Has always been in a garage never left out in the weather. The mechanic told me they don't make cars like they used too. My answer was maybe so, but this is what gets people killed, I am a person that when something I know is not right or hear a noise I know that shouldn't be that way!! I get it checked out. Now some people don't that's why there's so many people killed on the roads due to defects on cars they paid thousands of dollars for. I need help!! what do I do now? I'm afraid to drive it to mailbox and back.

Tl- the contact owns a 2003 kia Sorento. The contact stated while driving out of his drive way, the brakes failed to stop the vehicle when the brake pedal was depressed. The vehicle was independent mechanic for a diagnosis of the failure and they stated that there was excessive corrosion present and the corrosian had fractured the cross frame which had fractured the brake lines. The manufacturer stated that the brake lines needed to be replaced and they would need to cut the center section out of the frame and weld a new frame. The brake lines were replaced,however,the sub frame had not been repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 31,000. Gb.

The contact owns a 2003 kia Sorento. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 mph the vehicle swerved out of lane independently. The vehicle was maneuvered to the side of the road. The contact noticed that the entire rear sub frame had fractured. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic for inspection and they informed the contact that the rear frame was severely damaged. The vehicle ha not been repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000. The VIN was unavailable.