Like many 2003 kia sorento owners the overflow tank in mine developed a crack in the bottom that is only visible when it is pressurized. Although kia knows there is a problem with the overflow tank in most if not all 2003 kia sorento's and has sent out a tsb to their mechanics over how to replace it. As soon as my car had overheated due to the leak, I had to pay around $100 to buy a new tank from the nearest dealership but alas after over heating my car developed more problems and engine having to be thrown out. This has cost me over $4300 in repairs so far, and have not been able to drive the car I am still making monthly payments on in nine months. None of which are covered to the warranty due to their "10 year 100,000 mile" powertrain warranty not being transferable to those who buy the car used.
2003 Kia Sorento fuel system complaints
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2003 kia sorento. Gas tank will not fill and when attempting to fill the car will spew gas onto the consumer and all over the car and surrounding area creating a potential fire hazard. According to kia I have to replace the entire gas tank assembly because it's defective. For now I have to pump the gas in extremely slowly and it takes approximately 12 times longer than normal.
1) upon purchase, exhaust smell was strong inside SUV, leading to headaches and queasiness. 2) took it in within weeks (?) 3) a correction was made, part replaced. Since then, the exhaust smell is intermittent, and not as strong. Service does not see further issue.
Dt: consumer stated there was a gas leak in vehicle. She first noticed gas coming out of the vehicle on july 5, 2005. She took the vehicle to the dealership and it was fixed, but they did not tell her why it was leaking. Dealership stated it was their fault, and it was the third one in the shop to fix. She has been smelling gas for a couple of days.
Vehicle takes a long time to start. Sometimes as long as ten seconds. The engine cranks and cranks and then finally turns over. Have been told it may be the fuel pressure riser switch. Has not been fixed yet.
I purchased a 2003 kia sorento in feb 2003, vehicle spins over for quite sometime and then slowly finally turns over, I have taken it into the dealer 2 times now and they have said it was the fuel relay switch and vehicle still has the problem so I am taking it into the dealer for the 3rd time and they swear it is a fuel problem so we'll see if it's going to get fixed.
Consumer purchased vehicle on 11/25/02. Vehicle turns over, but will not start. Car has been in for service 3 times. Problem is the fuel injection pump, but dealer can not repair. Ts
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