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2004 Kia Sorento Other Problems

Other complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2004 Kia Sorento has 11 NHTSA other complaints and 0 other-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2004 Kia Sorento

Engine
64
Suspension
29
Powertrain
26
Steering
24
Structure
17
Electrical
15
Other
11
Airbags
10
Lights
7
Speed Control
5
Fuel System
4
Tires
4
Brakes
3

11

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Other Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Feb 15, 2019UNKNOWN OR OTHERMY SORENTO WAS IN PARK RUNNING IN MY DRIVEWAY STARTED SMOKING AND CAUGHT FIRE AND BURNED UP IN A MAT...
Jun 14, 2017FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMWHILE TRYING TO REFULE THE GASOLINE WILL SUDDENLY "SPRAY" FROM THE TANK. VEHICLE STATIONARY.
Nov 1, 2016UNKNOWN OR OTHERTHE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY. WE ARE A FAMILY OF FOUR. ONE OF US OPEN ONE OF THE REAR DOORS AND THE HA...
Aug 16, 2016UNKNOWN OR OTHERVEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE WHILE STATIONARY. FIRE STARTED IN FRONT COMPARTMENT NEAR FUSES. TOTAL LOSS
May 16, 2016UNKNOWN OR OTHERTOOK CAR TO MY MECHANIC FOR SMALL LEAK IN RADIATOR AND ASKED THAT HE CHECK THE BRAKES BECAUSE I HEA...
Feb 9, 2016FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 KIA SORENTO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE REFUELING THE VEHICLE, THE FU...
Oct 25, 2015ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM200 MILES FROM HOME, OUT OF THE BLUE, CAR ACTED LIKE IT WAS MISFIRING THEN LOST POWER AND DIED ON HI...
Jul 27, 2015EQUIPMENT,ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 KIA SORENTO. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE LOST POW...
Sep 22, 2014ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMMY COMPLIANT WHILE REFUELING THE VEHICLE IT SPILLS BACK OUT FUEL. SPITTING ME, THE SIDE OF THE VEHI...
Aug 8, 2012FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMWHEN REFUELING THE TANK WILL SUDDENLY "SPRAY"GASOLINE FORCEFULLY FROM THE NECK OF THE GAS TANK FOR S...
Mar 4, 2011UNKNOWN OR OTHERCRANKSHAFT PULLEY BOLT_WHILE DECELERATING TO MAKE A TURN, I LOST MY POWER STEERING AND POWER BRAKES....

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