2003 Kia Sorento drivetrain & axles problems
Owners reported drivetrain & axles problems in 18 complaints for the 2003 Kia Sorento, 4% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 18 4% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 45,000 miles 13 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When drivetrain & axles problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 5 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 1 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 1 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 1 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 2 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 13 drivetrain & axles complaints that report mileage, the median is about 45,000 miles, and 54% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the drivetrain & axles complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
Vehicle driveshaft installed 180 degrees out (upside down) causing severe vibration. Driveshaft turned 180 degrees. Still has vibration. Dealer not sure of cause. Dt
I drive a 2003 kia/sorento/4d. On or about dec 15 2006 I notice a loud noise an server vibration coming under vehicle. I took SUV to family mechanic. He could not find problem and recommended that I take vehicle to kia dealer. On dec 27 2006 kia dealer tech initial diag reads 4x4 is staying engaged all the time. Suspected switch failure. Therefore front diff staying engaged all the time. This has caused internal damage to front diff and front propeller shaft.
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
- Brakes 26 complaints
- Lighting 17 complaints
- Suspension 17 complaints