2003 Kia Sorento suspension problems
17 complaints about suspension have been filed for the 2003 Kia Sorento, which is 4% of all its NHTSA complaints.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 17 4% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 79,000 miles 13 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When suspension problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 2 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 2 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 1 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 2 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 2 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 13 suspension complaints that report mileage, the median is about 79,000 miles, and 46% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the suspension complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
Vehicle vibrates at highway speeds. Took to dealer they said wheels were unbalanced. Dealer balanced wheels and still no change. *nlm
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 kia sorento. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 MPH, the rear end of the vehicle collapsed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who stated that both rear axles were fractured due rust corrosion. The vehicle was then towed to the dealer for further investigation. The contact was awaiting a response from the dealer. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 87,000.
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
- Drivetrain & axles 18 complaints
- Lighting 17 complaints