2004 Kia Sorento Wheels Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 1%of 220 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 101,696miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the wheels of the 2004 Kia Sorento, 1% of the 220 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 101,696 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Major rust problem with frame and suspension Kia Sorento purchased march 30 2004 2 months past the warranty 85392 miles having just driven on the highway 65mph vehicle was entering school parkinglot, at the entrance vehicle went over speed bump at this point there was a loud bang and the vehicle started shaking and squealing. Upon inspection the passenger side rear stabilizer-traction bar broke completely off the frame rail just forward of the wheel. This causes the rear axel to move freely forward and back. …”
NHTSA complaint #10606993, filed 2014-06, 85,392 miles“Vehicle is only 7 years old. Metal bracket welded to the rear axle that holds the upper control arms has completely failed! The normal torque from the rear axle has broken both brackets holding the upper control arm to the cars frame. All that is holding the rear axle in place is the lower control arms and the sway bars. There are no weep holes to allow water to drain out of the bracket weldment, causing water to fill the cup-like condition created. This condition has (an will) cause premature failure of all Kia Sorento rear axle/upper control arm connections. …”
NHTSA complaint #10439449, filed 2011-12, 118,000 milesWheels: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 1% |
| 2024 | 1 | 2% |
| 2020 | 2 | 1% |
| 2019 | 1 | 0% |
| 2018 | 2 | 1% |
| 2017 | 1 | 0% |
| 2016 | 6 | 0% |
| 2015 | 3 | 0% |
| 2014 | 8 | 1% |
| 2013 | 8 | 1% |
| 2012 | 5 | 1% |
| 2011 | 9 | 1% |
| 2008 | 2 | 1% |
| 2007 | 4 | 3% |
| 2006 | 3 | 1% |
| 2005 | 2 | 1% |
| 2004 | 2 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2004 Kia Sorento
46 complaintsEngine cooling
46 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
40 complaintsSuspension
30 complaintsElectrical system
28 complaintsBody and structure
28 complaintsSteering
24 complaintsAir bags
14 complaintsExterior lighting
14 complaintsFuel system
14 complaintsOther or unknown
13 complaintsBrakes
11 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 Kia Sorento
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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