2004 Kia Sorento problems by component
220 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2004 Kia Sorento, grouped by the component owners reported. Each component links to a detailed breakdown with mileage, severity and owner reports.
| Component | Complaints | Share | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine → | 46 | 21% | 115,000 mi |
| Engine and Engine Cooling → | 46 | 21% | 68,000 mi |
| Power Train → | 40 | 18% | 84,235 mi |
| Suspension → | 30 | 14% | 103,000 mi |
| Electrical System → | 28 | 13% | 100,000 mi |
| Structure → | 28 | 13% | 122,500 mi |
| Steering → | 24 | 11% | 99,000 mi |
| Air Bags → | 14 | 6% | — |
| Exterior Lighting → | 14 | 6% | 57,000 mi |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 8 | 4% | — |
| Service Brakes | 7 | 3% | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 7 | 3% | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 6 | 3% | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 4 | 2% | — |
| Tires | 4 | 2% | — |
| Equipment | 3 | 1% | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 2 | 1% | — |
| Visibility | 2 | 1% | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 1% | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 0% | — |
| Seats | 1 | 0% | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 0% | — |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.