general problems of the 2013 Kia Motor Sorento

Seven problems related to suspension have been reported for the 2013 Kia Motor Sorento. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2013 Kia Motor Sorento based on all problems reported for the 2013 Sorento.

1 Suspension problem

Failure Date: 01/01/2025

Kia failed to take accountability for rods related to oil pan and engine damage defect on this vehicle. Did not offer other safety options and did not give any warning signs. I have all my receipts and maintenance on vehicle that I did maintain my vehicle responsible and this was a kia vehicle safety issue on manufacturing. I did not receive any warning or lights on my dashboard and I have all my oil change receipts. Please see all attached documents for my complaint. All kia customer service was concerned with was warranty when this is a manufacturing product defect of this car not being put together properly and my vehicle has been serviced over years at a kia dealership and no one has ever told me my vehicle was not maintained. Kia corporation won't even investigate or even move forward in any direction even with all my receipts reports and evidence to submit my claims are true.

2 Suspension problem

Failure Date: 10/11/2018

As I was trying to park I put the car in reverse and apply the break and put it down into drive as I dropped it to drive I heard a loud bang. Once the bang happen the front left driver's tire seized up car started accelerated but we're not going anywhere the right tire facing forward the left tire facing 45� to the west. After further examination it looks like the axle had been ripped ripped from the transmission as there was noticeably transmission fluid on the axle.

3 Suspension problem

Failure Date: 11/15/2017

I have repeatedly contacted kia corporate and the dealership regarding an axle issue. It is the same exact issue that nhsta has issued a recall notice for 2014 model vehicles. My axle is in jeopardy of fracturing - company will not repair the issue because they say 2013s aren't covered. Summary: Kia Motors corp. Is recalling certain model year 2014 front wheel drive Sorento vehicles manufactured January 7, 2013, through March 12, 2013; and equipped with 2. 4 liter engines. Due to a manufacturing issue, the right front axle shaft may fracture.

4 Suspension problem

Failure Date: 07/01/2016

No oil leak but every oil chang there is no oil steering is just not right.

5 Suspension problem

Failure Date: 06/18/2014

The traffic light for my daughter's vehicle turned green. She proceeded into the intersection. And ended up crashing into the passenger side of another vehicle that ran thr red light. My daughter's vehicle sustained heavy damage to the entire front end . However there was no airbag deployment. We are very concerned due to the amount of damage hdone to the vehicle . And we wish to put it on report so that someone can investigate if thrre may be a defect in the airbag system.

6 Suspension problem

Failure Date: 06/01/2013

Radio and camera system suddenly stops working. When you turn on the air conditioner comes a strong odor as "silicone" this happens the first time that I turn on the air conditioner in the day. The vehicle is very unstable and very sensitive to uneven roads. Shakes a lot and moves a lot. I worry about young children and their heads move too much in the car seat for these sudden movements.

7 Suspension problem

Failure Date: 01/01/2013

Vehicle arrived from factory with improper camber setting on front suspension. Camber is not adjustable. Per alignment specialist, struts will have to be notched to set camber properly. Kia of America refuses to fix the issue, resulting in abnormal tire wear and poor vehicle handling characteristics at speed.


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