Engine And Engine Cooling Problems of Kia Motor Sorento

Kia Motor Sorento owners have reported 4,142 engine and engine cooling related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 46 most common engine and engine cooling problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's engine and engine cooling (2,777 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's engine belts and pulleys (169 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Engine And Engine Cooling related problems of Kia Motor Sorento

Problem Category Number of Problems
Engine And Engine Cooling problems
2777
Engine Belts And Pulleys problems
169
Car Stall problems
169
Check Engine Light On problems
132
Engine Knocking Noise problems
113
Engine Failure problems
85
Engine Burning Oil problems
79
Engine Shut Off Without Warning problems
76
Loud Engine Noise problems
65
Engine Clicking And Tapping Noises problems
61
Engine Oil Leaking problems
56
Engine Stall problems
45
Engine Cooling System problems
45
Engine Noise problems
39
Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problems
27
Engine Rattling And Whining Sounds problems
26
Radiator problems
25
Engine Exhaust System problems
22
Gas Recirculation Valve (egr Valve) problems
14
Coolant Leaking problems
12
Crankcase (pcv) problems
11
Engine Grinding Noise problems
10
Engine problems
9
Oil Pump problems
8
Water Pump problems
8
Engine Funny Noise problems
8
Engine Overheat problems
7
Timing Tensioner problems
7
Vehicle Overheat problems
6
Blown Head Gasket problems
4
Engine Head Gasket Leaking problems
3
Service Engine Light On problems
3
Engine Oil/lubrication problems
3
Cooling Fan problems
3
Engine Head Gasket Failure problems
2
Emission Control problems
2
Engine Oil/lubrication Sump/tank Drain Plug problems
2
Engine Oil/lubrication Oil Cooler problems
1
Engine Oil/lubrication Pump problems
1
Gasoline Engine problems
1
Engine Engine Control Module (ecu/ecm) Software problems
1
Engine Other Fuel Types Turbo/supercharger Hoses/plumbing problems
1
Engine Oil/lubrication Seals/gaskets problems
1
Engine Gasoline Turbo/supercharger Intercooler problems
1
Engine Squeaking Noise problems
1
Engine Crank/camshaft Position Sensor problems
1

Recently reported Engine And Engine Cooling problems of Kia Motor Sorento

The Engine And Engine Cooling problem

For 1 week the check engine light came on today 6/13/26 the oil light came on at 55 mph when pulling up to a stop sign the oil light went off when back up to speed the light came back on at 55 then the car engine shut off completely costed to drive way and turned in   Read details...

The Engine Belts And Pulleys problem

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.   Read details...

The Car Stall problem

While driving on interstate 380 south,with cruise on ,my engine failed with loud knocikng, ihad two tractor trailors behind me ,I was lucky to get off road onto side of shoulder this was on may 5,2026. This was the second 2. 4 liter theta 2 motor in my Sorento, first motor failed at 58.   Read details...

The Check Engine Light On problem

Driving on the highway my 2016 kia Sorento suddenly lost acceleration. The check engine light began flashing. I had to pull off to the shoulder and have the vehicle towed. Diagnostic shows code p1326. This code is related to the knock sensor.   Read details...

The Engine Knocking Noise problem

Engine making a knocking noise and leaking oil with no oil light on to indicate that it�s a oil problem. The vehicle was smoking possible bout to catch fire sparks was coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was running at the moment   Read details...




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