CarComplaints.com Notes: As long as catastrophic engine failure at under 60,000 miles is the top owner complaint, it'll be pretty hard to recommend the 2012 Sorento.

1.0

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
180,000 miles

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2012 Kia Sorento brakes problems

brakes problem

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2012 Kia Sorento Owner Comments

problem #1

Nov 122023

Sorento

  • 180,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2012 Kia Sorento. The contact stated when he entered the vehicle, the check engine warning light illuminated. In addition the contact stated that the vehicle battery would drain quickly. The local dealer was contacted, however the dealer stated the parts were not available for repair. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V652000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however the parts were not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure was approximately 180,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Paulsboro, NJ, USA

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