One problem related to rear suspension shock absorber has been reported for the 2012 Kia Motor Sorento. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2012 Kia Motor Sorento based on all problems reported for the 2012 Sorento.
When going over speed bumps, my car sounded like a tin can particularly when cold outside. Thought it could be shock absorbers. A local car repair place replaced strut mounts, brake pads and new shocks at a cost over $3000. After paying for this, my car made the same sound which I captured on video. I did some research and found numerous other complaints about suspension system on this model kia Sorento. I provided this information to repair shop and returned for proper fix. They discovered a technical service bulletin for this car #sa178. They made this correction and told me to contact kia for reimbursement. Kia refused saying that because it was out of warranty and not repaired at a kia dealership they could no help me. This is an ongoing problem with Sorentos, but there has not been a recall notice for this vehicle. I am out of pocket over $3k. Not happy.
| Suspension problems | |
| Rear Suspension Shock Absorber problems | |
| Ball Joint problems |