Power Train Related Problems of the 2004 Kia Motor Sorento

Table 1 shows twelve common power train related problems of the 2004 Kia Motor Sorento. The number one most common problem is related to the power train (15 problems). The second most common problem is related to the differential unit (six problems).


Recently reported Power Train problems of the 2004 Kia Motor Sorento

The Power Train problem

Crank pully bolt snapped. Causing crank pully to fall, and critical belts to fail.   Read details...

The Differential Unit problem

Rusted brackets posing a dangerous safety risk, 2004 kia Sorento with 162,000 miles. The entire bracket holding the differential rusted through. The frame rear cross member also rusted through causing the control arms is detached from the rear end also creating a safety hazard.   Read details...

The Automatic Transmission problem

Transmission overheated causing overflow of atf onto exhaust manifold igniting a fire.   Read details...


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