2014 Kia Sorento suspension problems

Filed Jul 9, 2024 · Acceleration, Engine · CA

Was driving to the store for groceries with my 2 young children, when my car just stopped accelerating and the engine seized up on a local road. Had noticed a ticking and knocking sound when accelerating a few prior and a weird sound coming from the suspension but it was dismissed by the dealer. Had the vehicle towed to my home and had to tow to dealership as it would no longer turn over at all. Received a recall notice but apparently it doesn't apply to my vehicle because I had oil, coolant and no leaks anywhere. Only had 127,000 mold and this is the 4th issue I've had with this vehicle. 1st was rats chewing all my wires, 2nd was the rear differential, 3rd fuel pump, and now this.

Filed Apr 8, 2021 · Electrical, Engine · 110,000 miles · NC

My sorento has started burning oil. It makes a terrible noise when running. Sometimes the lights for my backup camera doesn't work nor my radio. Sometimes the radio if on, station can't be changed. It is like it is in a frozen mode.

Filed Apr 5, 2021 · Electrical, Lights · 80,000 miles · NY

My kia sorento was purchased from kia in 2018 - 1st - I had to take the car back to check the rear breaks due to a shaking of the car that happens when going over 50mph. The driver side head light goes out every couple months. Recently the battery light came one, after the battery was swapped (the car still wouldn't power on)- they ran a few tests and discovered an electrical issue. I have tan my VIN for the recall but my car doesn't seem to be eligible for any recalls that mention an electrical issue with the kia

Filed Mar 30, 2021 · Acceleration, Electrical · 66,380 miles · GA

Abs, traction, and tire warning lights all come on at same time, the tire warning light blinks for a minute or so. I checked for low pressure in tires and it was not the problem vehicle seems to function fine no traction issues no ABS issues that I can see or feel in driving, saw the recall for the awd but mine is fwd.

Filed Dec 9, 2020 · Suspension, Transmission · OH

I had to replace the rear differential on my passenger side. I had two estimates done was told it's hard for that to go out. I ended paying to have it replaced since the SUV was not drivable.

Filed Dec 8, 2020 · Steering, Suspension · CA

Vehicle is not being driven because the axle is busted. We are not sure why his happened. When I drive the sorento, it pulls to the right very strong. I am not sure how long it takes fort that to happen, but it happens every time the car reaches a full stop. Also, when I maneuver and make. Turn to the left, it sounds like it pops. It's a scary feeling.

Filed Sep 2, 2020 · Brakes, Steering · 8,000 miles · CA

The suspension in the slightest bump that falls, it does not protect it hits dry it has no support, the steering wheel from zero miles is a rattle even though we take it to its guarantee they never fixed it, in the same way the brake discs to the emergency braking as they skid, sweep; you have to step on the pedal several times for it to respond ...

Filed Jul 19, 2020 · Brakes, Steering · 40,000 miles · OK

When braking, brakes give out and car skids. On turns, I have to pump brakes to try and regain control.

Filed Nov 2, 2019 · Engine, Steering · CA

My wife and I were on the 91 freeway in light traffic and came to the end of the freeway which becomes artesia blvd in gardena, ca. We were sitting at the light at the end of the freeway and we heard this really loud knocking noise so I shut the engine off. I restarted the engine and it was ok for several minutes then all of a sudden we heard this really loud noise like the engine was being opened with a can opener and this was while in motion on surface streets going about 45 miles an hour. (that's what we thought to best describe the noise). When you press the accelerator it becomes much worse and the car shakes so we parked it and towed home due to the time. I have yet to have it towed to the dealer due to it being late and the weekend. But a friend of mine who's a mechanic said it's definitely the engine and he's leaning towards the barrings and pistons somewhere along those lines. I have kept regular maintenance on it since we got it like changing of fluids, oil things like that since we purchased it on 04/17/2019. We have had other minor things like the locks on the driver side door you have to do manually and the rear hatch doesn't lock and you can open it even with the alarm on, suspension system is a little loose and probably has issues also. Transmission is slipping also. There's all of the same year same model same engine that are on the recall list but from what we're gathering ours isn't. I am not quite understanding this because we're positive this is the same issue as the other ones recalled.

Filed Sep 27, 2019 · Suspension, Transmission · 34,685 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 kia sorento. While attempting to accelerate from a stop, the vehicle rolled back and raised up. The contact heard a loud noise and pulled the vehicle over to the side of the road. The contact checked the tires and found no failure. The vehicle was towed to the contact's home. The following day, the vehicle was towed to kia of lansing (5737 s pennsylvania ave, lansing, mi 48911, (517) 393-5700) where the contact stated that the staff was rude. The contact called the manufacturer and was referred back to the dealer. The vehicle was still under warranty and the dealer discovered that the rear differential had collapsed in the rear of the vehicle. The dealer informed the contact that the cost for the repairs would be approximately $3,000. The contact wanted to check for possible recalls. The dealer stated that the contact only had a five year warranty; however, the contact stated that the vehicle had a ten year or 100,000 mile warranty. The contact managed to get a loaner vehicle while the vehicle was being repaired. Afterwards, the contact felt that the steering was off and the manufacturer referred her to another dealer. The contact refused and did not feel safe driving the vehicle. The steering was not repaired again. The failure mileage was 34,685.