Power Train Related Problems of the 2014 Kia Motor Sorento

Table 1 shows six common power train related problems of the 2014 Kia Motor Sorento. The number one most common problem is related to the power train (56 problems). The second most common problem is related to the differential unit (six problems).

Table 1. Power Train related problems of Kia Motor Sorento


Recently reported Power Train problems of the 2014 Kia Motor Sorento

The Power Train problem

Car burns oil to the point it requires 1 qt/500 mile. Had oil consumption test when issue first started in 2024 by kia, was told there was no problem. Car has continued to have this issue and has now broke connecting rod due to engine starvation even through the oil is to the full mark.   Read details...

The Differential Unit problem

Tl the contact owns a 2014 kia Sorento. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would drag and would not accelerate while the accelerator pedal was being depressed. The contact stated that no warning light was illuminated.   Read details...

The Driveshaft problem

Affected part is the right front axle driveshaft. A safety recall notice has been issued for the problem. As a result of this problem, as I was exiting my vehicle (which was turned off and in park), it started rolling down my driveway. The driver's side door was open as I was exiting the vehicle.   Read details...


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