2003 Kia Sorento: engine stalls while driving

Filed Oct 1, 2019 · Engine · 115,000 miles · LA

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 kia sorento. The vehicle stalled and lost motive power while driving the contact was concerned for his safety when the vehicle stall the contact was concerned that it was related to the fuel system while driving at approximately 60 MPH, the sputtered and stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to several independent mechanics where the fuel pump was replaced, a tune up was performed, the camshaft sensor, and timing belt was also replaced however, the failure recurred. The contact stated was concerned that the fuel system was the cause of the failure. Lakeshore kia, 330 e howze beach rd #2, slidell, la 70461, (888) 220-8645, was contacted and informed of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted nor informed of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 115,000.

Filed May 13, 2019 · Engine · 202,699 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 kia sorrento. The contact stated that while driving at 45 MPH, the vehicle stalled with the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact also mentioned that a 'snow' warning light illuminated as well. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for a diagnostic test or repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 202,699.

Filed Nov 6, 2017 · Electrical, Fuel system · 93,632 miles · MI

My 2003 kia sorento drives for 15 minutes and stalls out. I wait 5 min and it'll start and drive for a block or 2and continues to that until I get it towed home

Filed Oct 26, 2017 · Engine · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 kia sorento. While driving 65 MPH, the engine stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the catalytic converter and crankshaft bolt failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred several times. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Mar 18, 2017 · Transmission · 989,000 miles · WI

Vehicle broke down in traffic. Froze up,stalled. Loss of steering. Had it towed to shop & was told the crank shaft sensor & related parts to the crank shaft had to be replaced. Cost for towing & repairs were over $700.

Filed Jan 25, 2017 · Engine, Fuel system · 116,000 miles · KY

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 kia sorento. While driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle decelerated and stalled without warning. The vehicle was able to restart. In addition, when the contact inserted fuel in the vehicle, fuel spewed out the fuel tank. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 116,000.

Filed Feb 24, 2015 · Fuel system · 209,000 miles · GA

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 kia sorento. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds and with the fuel tank gauge at 3/4 or below, the vehicle began to sputter and vibrate before stalling. The contact indicated that the fuel tank needed to be at least 75 percent full to prevent the failure from occurring. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who was unable to diagnose the cause of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 209,000.

Filed May 8, 2014 · Engine, Fuel system · 58,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 kia sorento. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 MPH, the check engine light illuminated before the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact also indicated that while refueling, fuel spilled from the filler neck. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 58,000.

Filed Mar 27, 2014 · Engine · 34,878 miles · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 kia sorento. The contact stated that the vehicle was shaking abnormally on multiple occasions. The battery warning light and the brake warning light were illuminated as the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, who diagnosed that the crank shaft needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The dealer replaced the crankshaft a second time but to no avail. The vehicle was taken to the authorized dealer for further inspection of the recurring failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 34878.

Filed Mar 27, 2013 · Engine, Fuel system · 170,000 miles · SC

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 kia sorento. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled without warning. In addition, fuel would spew from the filler neck when refueling and the interior lights would flicker on and off sporadically. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to have a diagnostic performed, who was unable to generate a failure code. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 175,000 and the current mileage was 180,000.

Filed Dec 27, 2011 · Engine · 32,500 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 kia sorrento. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, a long bang was heard from under the vehicle as it stalled. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where the dealer confirmed that the crank shaft pulley detached from the vehicle abnormally. The vehicle was repaired yet the failure recurred later while the contact was driving 40 MPH.the vehicle was again towed to the dealer where the dealer confirmed that the crankshaft pulley had yet again, detached from the vehicle. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and the vehicle was repaired a second time. The failure mileage was 32,500 and the current mileage was 76,000.

Filed Sep 2, 2011 · Engine · 120,000 miles · CA

Crankshaft bolt was replaced after recall in 2007. Crankshaft sensor was replaced in april 2011 after malfunctioning and causing car to stall out at anytime, including while doing 65 on the freeway. While driving a few days back, sudden loss of power steering and brake and battery lights came on. Had car towed to dealership where we were told that the bolt, which had been replaced per the recall, had broken, but the warranty on the replaced bolt is only 1 year. Now repair on this will cost over $300 and new bolt will still only be warrantied for one year. So this same problem with this faulty part could continue, but the part is only under warranty for one year.