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 (109 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

Gear shifter gets stuck. Car jerks back when trying to speed up   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 Transmission Failure problem

My transmission failed while driving, stopping and picking up became unsafe. I took it into a kia dealership since it became dangerous to drive. I was then told that there was a TSB sa292 patch that was intended to prevent this exact issue. Kia is only willing to cover part of the cost.   Read details...


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