Power Train Related Problems of the 2016 Kia Motor Sorento

Table 1 shows ten common power train related problems of the 2016 Kia Motor Sorento. The number one most common problem is related to the power train (116 problems). The second most common problem is related to the automatic transmission control module (two problems).


Recently reported Power Train problems of the 2016 Kia Motor Sorento

The Power Train problem

I have a 2016 kia Sorento I was having a problem with the shifter it would not go into park and had to use the shift override button I contacted the dealer there was an active recall they refused to repair or replace the shifter because it was inspected by the dealer in 2022 and as far as they   Read details...

The Automatic Transmission Control Module problem

The problem started after a quick stop at a convenient store on the way to work. After starting the engine the vehicle would not shift from park. I was able to bypass this after a quick internet search by removing a small cover near the stick shut and a small straw to bypass the shift control.   Read details...

The Transfer Case problem

While passing, sudden loss of all power. The check engine light came on. From that point on, very low power. When I got home, there was a fairly loud engine knock and oil coming from tail pipe. Took car to independent shop who diagnosed the issue as rod knock.   Read details...


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