Engine Belts And Pulleys problems of the 2014 Kia Motor Sorento

Four problems related to engine belts and pulleys have been reported for the 2014 Kia Motor Sorento. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2014 Kia Motor Sorento based on all problems reported for the 2014 Sorento.

1 Engine Belts And Pulleys problem

Failure Date: 01/29/2021

Engine is failing and burning excessive oil, need oil change every 1k miles. Currently complying with oil consumption testing, however sensors are going on and I believe its due to excessive heat emitting from the engine. Service advisor submitted a goodwill claim for the abs, traction control, tire pressure & e-brake sensors and kia denied it. I just paid off my car, which is in great condition, and never had these issues. Kia just keeps doing oil changes and telling me to return every 1k miles. Also having ac issues, I recently found out my suction hose was leaking and had to replace it, after paying $160 for ac diagnosis. Broke down and paid $471 (originally $541 before discount) for a plastic hose and was told it would take 2-3 days to get here. About 27 days later, the part finally comes in, while my car happened to be at the dealership for a week unexpectedly. After getting 2 oil changes $140 in one month and driving for the first 1k miles after starting the oil testing, I went in at 8:30am to get an inspection on 3/15/21. I was informed that they would need to keep my car, and had to wound up getting a rental car. Another $239 I don't have. I then had to pay for labor and freon $286. After all the waiting and trouble I went through, suffering with no ac in FL, and spending a total of $1,296; they tell me after installing the part my ac compressor is bad and it would cost $905. So I still don't have ac! at this point, the engine needs to be replaced, I would like to be reimbursed for rental expenses while doing the oil testing, future rental/loaner accommodation because I know they will keep my car again, and assistance with the compressor and sensors. Being I paid for an overpriced hose, and the engine is failing. Now since last oil test, gas gauge does not match electronic range reading. Not sure if gas is full or not. When seatbelt dings speed gauge jumps.

2 Engine Belts And Pulleys problem

Failure Date: 07/14/2020

Tl the contact owns a 2014 kia Sorento. The contact stated while driving at approximately 3 mph, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was driven to wagner kia of shrewsbury (730 boston turnpike, shrewsbury, MA 01545, (508) 581-5700) however, the vehicle was not diagnosed. The contact was informed that the check engine warning light had been cleared out of the system. While attempting to leave the dealer, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was diagnosed and the contact was informed that the catalytic converter, alternator, and drive belts needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.

3 Engine Belts And Pulleys problem

Failure Date: 09/20/2018

Mileage 116,145. I was traveling on the highway coming down a steep grade going straight. In the fast lane I was going 75mph and then rapidily excelerated to 82mph ( the rpms jumped to the 6/7 range). The engine complete stopped. The check engine light, oil light, power steering and battery light all came on. I lost all power steering and rapidly began to slow down. Went from 80 to 50 in a matter of 10 seconds. I was almost crushed by a semi truck as I desperately tried to move the car to the shoulder lane. The car was barley able to coast and it was a struggle to maneuver the vehicle off the highway. I put the car in park and sat waiting for a tow truck for 30 minutes - I took a photo of the warning lights that remained on. Towing company checked all fluids , gas, alternator, battery, belts and all were in working condition. There was no indication why this happened. The vehicle started back up and all warning lights went off.

4 Engine Belts And Pulleys problem

Failure Date: 04/28/2017

I picked up the car on April 28th from monroeville kia for some warranty work on the oil pan and timing belt cover. About an hour later, the car started smoking and I could smell oil burning. I was advised by the dealership to bring the vehicle back to them. I turned around and started heading back there. I made it about a mile when the gas pedal went to the floor and completely lost power and the engine light came on. I put my flashers on and coasted to the side of the road. When the car came to a stop, I noticed flames creeping up between the hood and the windshield. I put the car in park, shut the car off and removed the keys, and got out of the car. Within 30 seconds or so the car was completely engulfed in flames. I had already started calling 911 to report the fire. The police and fire department showed up within 6 minutes, but the car was completely engulfed in flames. The car was on the side of a main road. The car was towed as per my car insurance company and they were sending and investigator to look to determine a cause. The car was a complete loss, including everything inside the vehicle. This included kids sports equipment, toys, car seats, clothes, bowling equipment, etc. The only thing they have been able to determine in 3. 5 weeks is that the fire started in the engine compartment. I'm unsure if this has anything to do with the current recall of 17v224000 dealing with the motor at this time. I'm awaiting word from Kia Motors inc. About any investigation they may want to do.




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