2003 Kia Sorento suspension problems
17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 2003 Kia Sorento — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The 2003 kia sorento has a problem with extensive frame rusting, to the point where some owners have had the suspension detach from the frame. One owner in particular has had issues with the gas tank needing to be replaced, and kia motors refuses to do anything about the problem. They built the…”
filed Mar 20, 2017
“While driving I heard a clunk and a the car began rolling side to side. I limped to a mechanic and was told that the frame where the suspension and all parts connect was rusted out. Frame repair said this can not be fixed as the frame is rusted out. Where the stabilizer and suspension connects. Teh…”
filed Jun 21, 2016
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Suspension problems in other Sorento years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Sorento | 3 | 2% |
| 2020 Sorento | 2 | 2% |
| 2019 Sorento | 2 | 0% |
| 2017 Sorento | 2 | 0% |
| 2016 Sorento | 12 | 1% |
| 2015 Sorento | 4 | 1% |
| 2014 Sorento | 16 | 2% |
| 2013 Sorento | 11 | 1% |
| 2012 Sorento | 21 | 2% |
| 2011 Sorento | 56 | 4% |
| 2008 Sorento | 6 | 3% |
| 2007 Sorento | 3 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2003 Kia Sorento
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.