2007 Kia Sorento Equipment Problems

“Airconditioner blower motor failure accompanied by noise caused by the (2)cabin air filter elements coming loose from filter element housing and lodging in the air conditioner evaporator unit located behind the glove box. The Kia dealer was unable to find the filter elements during inspection of the evaporator unit while diagnosing the source of the noise. The Kia district manager for florida refuses to address this concern and does not consider it a safety concern. The cost to fix this item is $280.00.”

“Hubcaps have 3/8 gap between rim and hubcap. Have tried weekly sinse may to get Kia to fix the problem. This air space at highway sppeds could cause un stable steering and wheel bearing wear.”

“Our 2007 Kia Sorento has a problem with the passenger air bag system. This is my wife's car and I ride as a passenger. When I ride 75% of the time the air bag light will not go off, this tells us that the passenger airbag system is not on. We have noticed many things that will correct this and also make it happen. One thing is it normally happens after the car has been left off for awhile. The air bag light may go off are you start the car but when you shift it into gear it pops on. You can also get it to come on sometimes when you remove your seat belt. …”

“The contact owns a 2007 Kia Sorento. Three days after purchasing the vehicle, the air bag light illuminated, which indicated that the passenger side air bag was deactivated. While driving between 40-45 MPH, the vehicle hesitated and jerked. When the vehicle is stopped at a stop sign or a red light, the exterior lights shut off. The contact has had to strike the dashboard in order to get the air conditioning to work. In addition, none of the windows will roll down. The blinkers, turn signal, and cruise control do not work. …”

“Kia Sorento-2007-front passenger-air bag idiot light . For 2 yrs. Trips back and forth regarding this light to dealer. Unable to assure that air bag system is really working. Light is on when someone is sitting in seat and indicates the air bag is off. Seats and sensors have been replaced to no avail. They just told me today 8-23-2010 that there is no more they can do. Light is still on and their computer still says that it is working. You have many complaints of the same thing-is anything being done? Either the light,sensor,air bag or computer is not right. …”