Structure Problems of Kia Motor Sorento

Kia Motor Sorento owners have reported 885 structure related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 17 most common structure problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's body (712 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's paint (100 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Structure problems of Kia Motor Sorento

The Body problem

On Dec 1, 2025 we were driving down the freeway at approx 70 mph when we heard a loud bang. At first, we thought a tire had blown but that wasn't the case. We started hearing more road and wind noise from above the shade screen. We were close to our kia dealership so we went directly there.   Read details...

The Paint problem

The paint on my pearl white car is peeling off.   Read details...

The Door problem

Snow white pearl paint has suddenly started peeling on passenger door and around windshield   Read details...

The Structure problem

See attached document for complaint.   Read details...

The Frame Rust problem

This kia was housed and stored in a garage for most of its life and driven only in the summer. In the winters of michigan is was housed in a clean dry garage. This kia was a 2 owner car. I am the second owner.   Read details...




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