2013 Kia Sorento electrical system problems
Owners reported electrical system problems in 116 complaints for the 2013 Kia Sorento, 9% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 116 9% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 75,000 miles 82 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 3 and 9
- Injuries and deaths
- 3 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When electrical system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 15 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 8 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 12 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 9 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 12 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 7 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 11 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 4 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 2 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 82 electrical system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 74,000 miles, and 43% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 3 crashes, 9 fires, 3 injuries.
What owners wrote
This vehicle has a oil consumption problem that causes engine damage and Kia will not take responsibility for especially after the car being maintained. On top of it even with substantial evidence that this was a manufacturing defect that Kia is refusing to take accountability for and completely dismisses any claims or complaints and not even bothered to speak with you unless the car has warranty which is absurd because this was a again a manufacturing defect of the vehicle not from not sustaining the vehicle from…
When driving this vehicle on the highway or in-town, the vehicle lunges back and dies in the middle of the road or highway. I have almost gotten into several accidents because there was no warning. Then at a light, this vehicle makes a loud knocking noise and dies at the intersection. The car also knocks very loud at first startup. I see that there are a lot of people reporting this issue and the manufacturer does not seem to do anything about it. This is a very dangerous issue to have.
Other problems reported for the 2013 Kia Sorento
- Engine 514 complaints
- Body & structure 92 complaints
- Brakes 89 complaints
- Lighting 70 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 69 complaints
- Air bags 60 complaints
- Fuel system 39 complaints
- Seats 33 complaints