2003 Kia Sorento brakes problems
Owners reported brakes problems in 26 complaints for the 2003 Kia Sorento, 6% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 26 6% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 35,000 miles 18 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When brakes problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 3 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 7 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 1 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 1 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 2 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 18 brakes complaints that report mileage, the median is about 35,000 miles, and 61% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the brakes complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
Front brake rotors and pads had to be replaced by dealer after only 20,000 miles. Dealer said that this is a common problem for the sorento.
2003 kia sorrento-there has been no crash==the drive line from the rear makes a noisy thump almost every time I step on the brakes and release them--kia service in middletown, ny service manager and kia zone rep state that is normal operation of vehicle--I disagree and informed them I will be taking vehicle to another mechanic,I have been driving for 34 years and never encountered this situation in a vehicle.
Other problems reported for the 2003 Kia Sorento
- Engine 113 complaints
- Fuel system 77 complaints
- Air bags 32 complaints
- Steering 31 complaints
- Electrical system 30 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 18 complaints
- Lighting 17 complaints
- Suspension 17 complaints