2006 Kia Sorento Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 4%of 242 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 120,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the suspension of the 2006 Kia Sorento, 4% of the 242 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 120,000 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.
“The rear mount arm brackets rusted in half on both side of the rear axle.causing myself to almost wreck.I have huge records for maintenance and up keep on this vehicle that with all the money I had that I kept this vehicle well taking care of and only van be lead to a design flaw the the manufacturing”
NHTSA complaint #11209998, filed 2019-05, 152,000 miles“I have a 2006 Kia Sorento the rear housing axle has rusted all the way . And there is large hole from the rust and oil dripping out. And the body has is already starting to rust. This vehicle has been taken care of. I've have washed and waxed and kept it . But it didn't do any good. Kia needs to work to improve.”
NHTSA complaint #10568687, filed 2014-03, 120,000 miles“While driving I heard a clunk. Soon after my vehicle developed a vibration while accelerating/braking. I figured it was snow in the wheel wheels causing the imbalance. After washing my car and ensuring all the snow was removed, I still felt vibrations while braking/accelerating. I figured maybe my brake rotors were warped which makes no sense as I replaced both brakes and rotors last year. I went to change them and when I lifted my vehicle I saw that both the driver and passenger side rear axle bracket was broken. …”
NHTSA complaint #10957836, filed 2017-03, 124,000 miles“Front end began excessive shaking on interstate at 65mph. Almost lost control, but managed to avoid a crash. The same shaking happens anytime I drive over a bump in the road on the right front tire now, but first problem happened at interstate speed. I have to pull over and stop moving to stop the shaking. Happens at all speeds now. Car is at Kia dealer to replace sway bar link. Very dangerous condition, especially at interstate speeds. I contacted Kia consumer department. They were not receptive to the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10275845, filed 2009-07, 68,000 miles“During a turn in a mall parking lot there was a loud noise from the left front side, it turned out to be a rusted through lower control arm for the left wheel. There was no warning of this, and because we live in a northern state, where road salt is a concern, this should be something that Kia addresses.”
NHTSA complaint #10537242, filed 2013-08, 64,000 milesSuspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 3 | 2% |
| 2020 | 2 | 1% |
| 2019 | 2 | 0% |
| 2017 | 2 | 0% |
| 2016 | 13 | 1% |
| 2015 | 4 | 1% |
| 2014 | 16 | 2% |
| 2013 | 11 | 1% |
| 2012 | 22 | 3% |
| 2011 | 56 | 4% |
| 2008 | 6 | 3% |
| 2007 | 3 | 2% |
| 2006 | 10 | 4% |
| 2005 | 25 | 8% |
| 2004 | 30 | 14% |
| 2003 | 17 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2006 Kia Sorento
67 complaintsExterior lighting
56 complaintsElectrical system
53 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
35 complaintsSteering
33 complaintsBrakes
26 complaintsAir bags
19 complaintsEngine cooling
19 complaintsFuel system
12 complaintsOther or unknown
9 complaintsVehicle speed control
8 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 Kia Sorento
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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