2003 Kia Sorento problems by component
305 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2003 Kia Sorento, grouped by the component owners reported. Each component links to a detailed breakdown with mileage, severity and owner reports.
| Component | Complaints | Share | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling → | 81 | 27% | 67,375 mi |
| Engine → | 43 | 14% | 118,000 mi |
| Fuel System, Gasoline → | 41 | 13% | 84,500 mi |
| Fuel/propulsion System → | 34 | 11% | 113,000 mi |
| Steering → | 31 | 10% | 83,107 mi |
| Air Bags → | 30 | 10% | 65,000 mi |
| Electrical System → | 29 | 10% | 67,000 mi |
| Power Train → | 22 | 7% | 60,000 mi |
| Suspension → | 17 | 6% | 79,000 mi |
| Exterior Lighting → | 16 | 5% | 36,000 mi |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic → | 14 | 5% | — |
| Structure → | 12 | 4% | 62,000 mi |
| Service Brakes | 9 | 3% | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 8 | 3% | — |
| Equipment | 5 | 2% | — |
| Visibility | 4 | 1% | — |
| Tires | 3 | 1% | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 2 | 1% | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 0% | — |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 0% | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 0% | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 0% | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 0% | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 0% | — |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.