Complaints
341
Crashes
15
Fires
24
Injuries
16
Fatalities
1
Recalls
0
Worst 2004 Kia Sorento Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#146 complaints
ENGINE
Avg mileage:133,390 mi
Fires:5
#228 complaints
SUSPENSION
Avg mileage:107,279 mi
Fires:1
#326 complaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Avg mileage:81,293 mi
Fires:2
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2004 Kia Sorento.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | 46 | — | 5 | 133,390 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 28 | — | 1 | 107,279 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 26 | — | 2 | 81,293 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 25 | — | 6 | 101,473 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 23 | — | — | 151,158 mi | |
| STEERING | 20 | 1 | 1 | 104,053 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 19 | — | 1 | 127,519 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 13 | — | 2 | 203,469 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 12 | — | — | 76,847 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 11 | 3 | — | 79,816 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 10 | — | — | 80,425 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 8 | — | 1 | 122,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | 7 | — | — | 67,833 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 7 | — | — | 116,231 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 6 | — | — | 106,336 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 5 | — | — | 101,140 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 5 | 1 | 1 | 20,827 mi | |
| TIRES | 4 | 1 | — | 58,400 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT | 3 | — | — | 49,495 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT | 3 | — | — | 27,318 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 3 | — | — | 15,465 mi | |
| STRUCTURE | 3 | — | — | 83,392 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 2 | 2 | — | 50,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | 2 | — | — | 45,286 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 2 | — | — | 100,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV) | 2 | — | — | 74,886 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 2 | — | 1 | 148,500 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 2 | — | — | 25,100 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) | 2 | — | — | 7,225 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | 2 | — | — | 33,700 mi |
ENGINE
46
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
5
Avg Miles
133,390
SUSPENSION
28
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
107,279
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
26
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
81,293
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
25
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
6
Avg Miles
101,473
POWER TRAIN
23
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
151,158
STEERING
20
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
104,053
STRUCTURE:BODY
19
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
127,519
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
13
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
203,469
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
12
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
76,847
AIR BAGS
11
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
79,816
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
80,425
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
122,000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
67,833
SERVICE BRAKES
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
116,231
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
106,336
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
101,140
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
20,827
TIRES
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
58,400
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
49,495
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
27,318
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
15,465
STRUCTURE
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
83,392
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
2
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
50,000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
45,286
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
100,000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV)
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
74,886
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
148,500
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
25,100
POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
7,225
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
33,700
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