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2015 Kia Sorento

What 2015 Kia Sorento owners report most

Engine problems dominate owner complaints for this model year, with reports of sudden jerking, unexpected downshifting behavior, and loss of control while driving at highway speeds. Structural complaints center on the rear tailgate window spontaneously shattering while the vehicle is parked. Exterior lighting and electrical system issues round out the most-reported problem areas, with some complaints in each category associated with fires or crashes.

Most reported areas

Engine safety 48%
Owners report the vehicle suddenly jerking while driving at speed, accompanied by a sound resembling an unintended downshift in an automatic transmission. · 9 fire · 6 crash · 5 injured
Structure safety 13%
Owners report the rear tailgate window spontaneously exploding and shattering while the vehicle is parked and unoccupied. · 1 fire · 3 crash · 1 injured
Exterior Lighting safety 12%
Owners report the automatic headlight sensor failing to illuminate the headlights at night and also failing to turn them off as expected. · 1 crash
Electrical System safety 8%
Owners report sudden power loss and engine stall while driving at low speeds. · 4 fire
Power Train safety 6%
42 reports (6%) · 1 crash · 3 injured

Source: NHTSA owner complaints · 743 complaints

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General information compiled from public NHTSA complaint data, for reference only — not professional advice and not reviewed by automotive experts. Verify before acting; Team AM is not responsible for decisions made from it.