2003 Kia Sorento LX from North America - Comments

4th Apr 2009, 14:29

"Terrible vehicle and no one will own up to mistakes that have been made"

What things have gone wrong with the car?

95,000km, the crank bolt went sheared off the pulley into the radiator.

100,000km, the lifters in the engine went.

104,230km, the engine had to be replaced due to camshaft seizing.

104,245km, coolant leaked out all over driveway.

General comments?

Car is total disaster.

Bought used and have had nothing but trouble with it. Now once again it's unuseable.

Owned it 5 months, driven it 2.5 to 3 months in total, engine keeps breaking.


15th Apr 2009, 16:36

I agree.. I bought mine with only 30,000 miles and it breaks down about every 5-10,000 miles. My coolant tank had a crack in it too, one of the many things that have went wrong. They couldn't find the problem and replaced a lot of parts to eliminate the problem to find later I needed a new coolant tank. The latest problem is the timing belt broke and they are saying I need to replace the entire engine. Servicing this car has cost me more than the cost of materials to redo our bathroom, living room, dining room, and a new fire place.

I've never felt so trapped.

Theresa tessmp@yahoo.com

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