Kia Sorento

2003–2007 only

1,305 classified complaints 3 recalls

134,582 sold in the US for 2003–2007.

64 complaints on file
per 10,000 sold

2003–2007 Kia Sorento models have 1,305 classified complaints on record for these years specifically, plus 3 recalls. The most common issue in this range is Accessory belt, tensioner and pulleys, typically surfacing around 94,000 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2003–2007 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Kia Sorento report for every year combined.

Where this range fits

2003–2007

2008–2012

2013–2017

2018–2022

2023–2026

Complaints filed per 5-year model-year window — highlighted bars link to their own dedicated page.

What breaks, and when — 2003–2007 only

Accessory belt, tensioner and pulleys · Engine 269 complaints · 20/10k sold

Median onset: 94,000 miles. 0.4% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in older model years.

Wiring harness, grounds and connectors · Electrical 143 complaints · 11/10k sold

Median onset: 60,000 miles. 1.4% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years.

Body control and other modules · Electrical 115 complaints · 8.5/10k sold

Median onset: 98,601 miles. 2.6% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in newer model years.

Internal engine (bearings, pistons, rings) · Engine 112 complaints · 8.3/10k sold

Median onset: 102,000 miles. 0.9% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in older model years.

Airbags, seatbelts and restraints · Body and interior 100 complaints · 7.4/10k sold

Median onset: 91,000 miles. 18.0% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Subframe, cradle and frame corrosion · Suspension 92 complaints · 6.8/10k sold

Median onset: 112,500 miles.

More common in older model years.

Tank, lines and filler · Fuel system 72 complaints · 5.3/10k sold

Median onset: 106,750 miles. 4.2% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in older model years.

Stalling and no-start · Engine 55 complaints · 4.1/10k sold

Median onset: 98,900 miles.

More common in older model years.

From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works.

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How does 2003–2007 compare with other Sorento years? Every model year ranked by complaints per 10,000 sold. See years →

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2003–2007 model years. See the full Kia Sorento report for every year and full specs/safety data.