Engine Problems of Kia Motor Sorento

I bought a 2004 kia Sorento in 2006 finished paying for it in 2010,over the years I have had to change the lights so many times I cant count,I have had topaint it twice,then the driving shaft broke,the compressor was changed twice, the cd player works on and off the air bags light came on and stayed for months on end the engine light does the same and most recently there is smoke coming from the engine, I am having to stop park and let it cool off before continuing on my journey, at the moment I got scared and I now I have my vehicle parked at home because I am scared to drive it, it is a shame and I am very upset. Is there anyone out there who is trying to do something about these problems us consumers are having? I own my vehicle and has a clean title and would like to trade in or sell but with all these problems how can I pass it on to someone else? I am asking someone from kia to do the responsible thing and give us some answers before someone loses their life,that is if it hasn't happened already. Don't let this be Toyota.

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Took delivery of a 2011, kia Sorento lx, with 2. 4l engine, on 4/22/10. During the next 3. 5 months and 4,800 miles, this vehicle has experienced the following safety issue seven times, two of which a collision was narrowly avoided. When pressing on the accelerator, from it's default position, the engine remains at idle speed for approximately 1. 5 seconds before accelerating rapidly, proportionate to the then throttle position. During this lag, the accelerator pedal was held in the position representing the appropriate amount of acceleration under normal driving conditions. This hesitation occurs unexpectedly, severely impacting normal judgment and driving reactions. This has occurred on flat pavement, slight incline or decline, from a stop, pulling out into traffic, or while traveling 35 to 40 mph attempting to merge into traffic. It went in for service at a kia dealership the day after this problem occurred twice in one trip, almost resulting in an accident. The vehicle has currently been in the shop for one week. After one day, the dealer could not duplicate the problem and kia had no resolution, therefore both parties offered to return the vehicle. Others have reported this problem on the internet. Our incident was reported to kia. The resultant case has been escalated through kia¿s system, and we are now waiting for further communication. The safety of this vehicle is in question. . . Our confidence in this vehicle has been shaken. Currently, my wife and I will not drive this vehicle, we consider it too dangerous, and we do not want to put ourselves, or others at risk.

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Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6) we have a 2004 kia Sorento automobile that had an issue with the crankshaft bolt in sept. 2009. The repair cost over $1000. 00. We later found out that there was some kind of "repair campaign" (sc072) for the same issue. When we contacted kia customer service for repair reimbursement we were told our vehicle was manufactured 11 days after the vehicles involved in the recall. Kia offered no grace period and told us there was nothing they could do. On Saturday, 5/8/10, the same bolt broke again which renders the vehicle undriveable. If this bolt were to break while the vehicle was operating at highway speed the consequences would be catastrophic. The vehicle has been towed back to bill Dodge kia in westbrook, me. Again for repair, and has been documented as kia case # [xxx] . The case was opened by contacting kia customer service (albert) at 800-333-4542, ext. 45060. The kia regional manager for this part of the u. S. Is gary airoldi and kia would not provide any additional contact information for mr. Airoldi. I can¿t help but wonder if the state of maine shouldn't lead the way in forcing Kia Motors into a national recall and repair effort for all of their vehicles impacted by this defect and reimburse those who have incurred out of pocket expenses and/or injuries as a result. Our desire is to have the vehicle repaired at no cost (considering the previous repair campaign) and to recoup the $1030. 30 spent on the previous repair. Thank you very much for reviewing our inquiry and we appreciate any assistance you can offer. Please don't hesitate to also contact me at work at [xxx] . [xxx].

My 2005 kia Sorento cut off while I was driving, throwing me into a spin and leaving me facing the wrong way into oncoming traffic. Could have killed me and my kids. Had it towed to dealership. They jump started it and said they couldn't duplicate the problem. They did nothing. It subsequently cut off in traffic 3 more times. Called the dealership, they said it wasn't a warranty issue (this was the month of the warranty expiration but it hadn't expired yet) and since they couldn't duplicate the problem there was nothing to fix. Kia is parked and I won't drive it. They don't honor their warranty and know about this defect and won't try to fix it during warranty period.

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On sat. Sept. 12, 2009, I was on the express way and noticed that my 2004 kia Sorento was slowing down. I immediately looked at my dashboard to see if any lights were on, none on. I then noticed that my heat gauge was at h. I immediately pulled of at the next exit and there was a gas station at the corner. Steam started to come from under the hood and fluid from under the car. I had it towed home because it would not start. I then had it towed to a kia dealership service dept and they looked at the vehicle. The service manager called to inform me that my engine was gone. I said gone. How did that happen. He said because I drove it too long after it started to shut off. Ii explained the car was slowing down and I immediately pulled off the express way to a gas station (which is right off the ramp). I did not drive it far. He told me I had 2 choice, a new engine for $10, 000+ or a used engine $6300+. It was no longer under warranty as of 10/2008. I am devastated. I thought the company offered a 100,000 mile warranty. I had about 87,000 miles on the vehicle. I called kia headquarters and they are looking into this matter. I am awaiting a reply from them.

Engine seized due to a factory recall. Received the notice after the fact and kia is not willing to accept and take responsibility in correctly fixing my engine and paying for my $1000 rental car.

At under 20,000 miles I was told I need a new engine. They have had the car for two weeks and won't give me a rental in the meantime.

Turning into the driveway from a short trip to the corner gas station, I heard a loud "clunk", lost power steering and vehicle would not restart. Contacted kia roadside assistance and had vehicle towed to dealership. Dealer indicated the crankshaft bolt broke. Dealer replaced the "short block" under warranty. Repairs took 5 days and no alternate transportation was provided.

Vehicle would not start/has been in shop 4 times in last week/1st trip replace throttle body 2nd recalibrate engine 3rd trip egi unit faulty engine light on /replace egi unit 4th trip replaced throttle body(again) calibrated. Checked idle set . . Vehicle was kept for 2 days on 2 of the visits.

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