2004 Kia Sorento electrical system problems
Owners reported electrical system problems in 28 complaints for the 2004 Kia Sorento, 8% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 28 8% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 96,000 miles 24 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 7
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When electrical system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 0 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 5 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 4 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 2 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 3 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 4 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 2 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 2 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 24 electrical system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 96,000 miles, and 25% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 7 fires.
What owners wrote
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 kia sorento. While driving 65 MPH she could smell something burning. The vehicle was pulled over and turned off. There was smoke coming from under the hood. The check engine warning indicator light was illuminated. There was fluid leaking under the vehicle and catching fire as it hit the ground. The vehicle burst into flames within 5 minutes. The fire department extinguished the fire. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard, the cause of the failure was undetermined.
February 21, 2013 los angeles, ca electrical I bought my kia brand new. I have had several problems: complaint 1: I am writing this complaint against kia motors who willingly knows of issues with its fuel systems in all 2004 kia sorentos. Even looking online you see thousands of kia owners who have had the sensor go out on this model car after the cars 100000 warranty, and then kia claims it is past the warranty they have and there is nothing they can do.
Other problems reported for the 2004 Kia Sorento
- Engine 88 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 33 complaints
- Suspension 32 complaints
- Body & structure 28 complaints
- Steering 26 complaints