Kia Motor Sorento owners have reported 216 suspension related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 18 most common suspension problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's suspension (146 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's front suspension control arm (18 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
Subframe, in the rear, where lateral arms are connected completely rusted off from the rest of the subframe. The control arm has broken off and is now rubbing against fuel tank. Car is unrepairable and undrivable. Read details...
Tl the contact owns a 2011 kia Sorento. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds and attempting to turn in either direction, the vehicle wobbled with an abnormal sound coming from underneath the vehicle. Read details...
Thumping noise and sensation from rear axle/suspension area while accelerating from stop or lightly accelerating on local roads. I reviewed a previous recall for this year and while my VIN was not in the recalled list, the description of the issues sounds very similar. Read details...
My 2005 Sorento, SUV, begun to shake on the front and later stopped. I had a mechanic check it for the main belt to be off and he said it was more major. The bolt had broken off in the motor. Some cars from kia had already had that complaint. Read details...
The contact owns a 2005 kia Sorento. When the contact's vehicle was taken to a dealer for repair, it was discovered that the rear axle sway bar brackets were severely rusted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. Read details...