Kia Motor Sorento 2003

Model Sorento made in 2003 by Kia Motor got 1 consumer complain as well as 6 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference to power train. . Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system and engine and engine cooling.

Model 2003

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - SOFTWARE
TSB-04411/01/200910033464Kia: ecm upgrade with tp sensor replacement-mil on with dtc p2135/p0638. information related to ecm software and tp sensor upgrade on some vehicles with 2.7l engines which may experience a malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illuminated with08/18/2010
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
TSB-04411/01/200910033464Kia: ecm upgrade with tp sensor replacement-mil on with dtc p2135/p0638. information related to ecm software and tp sensor upgrade on some vehicles with 2.7l engines which may experience a malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illuminated with08/18/2010
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - FILLER PIPE AND CAP
TSB-01911/01/201010037420Ready05/23/2011
TSB-01911/01/201010037420Kia: fuel tank air filter reminder. the air filter can accumulate dirt over time and needs to be maintained. *rm05/23/2011
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - FUEL FILTER
TSB-01911/01/201010037420Ready05/23/2011
TSB-01911/01/201010037420Kia: fuel tank air filter reminder. the air filter can accumulate dirt over time and needs to be maintained. *rm05/23/2011

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
POWER TRAIN
01/25/200868000205/28/2007
 1. engine started knocking ( mileage 68,000 ) 2. engine shut down and would not restart 3. a mechanic checked and found the harmonic balancer was loose on the crankshaft. in the attempt to remove the harmonic balancer, the mounting bolt broke off flush with the crank shaft and appears to have been cross threaded from the factory. the harmonic balancer was not pulled all the way up causing the failure. due to the hardness of the mounting bolt and the crank shaft, removal of the broken bolt is impossible. the engine will need an overhaul to repair the problem and of course the warranty has just expired. ( please advise ). *tr

Car dealers selling


StateCityZipNamePhone
MSHATTIESBURG39402PETRO AUTOMOTIVE GROUP INC.601- 264-4411