2003 Kia Sorento steering problems
The 2003 Kia Sorento has 31 steering complaints filed with NHTSA — 7% of the year's total, and the first year with meaningful reports in this category.
31
Steering complaints
7%
Share of year
1
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Steering complaints by year
What owners report
“I WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE IN THE PARKING LOT WHEN I HEARD A LOUD NOISE AND LOST CONTROL OF THE STEERING BECAUSE THE CAR DIED AND THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP. I LOOKED UNDER THE HOOD AND NOTICE ALL THE BELTS AND FRONT OF THE MOTOR FELL OFF AND WAS LAYING AT THE BOTTOM. I CALLED THE TOW TRUCK THEY…”
Common questions
How many steering complaints does the 2003 Kia Sorento have?
NHTSA has 31 complaints about the 2003 Kia Sorento steering — 7% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.