2008 Kia Sorento Wheels Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 1%of 217 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 72,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the wheels of the 2008 Kia Sorento, 1% of the 217 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 72,500 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“Whenever weather is moist or rainy the engine has bogged down while driving and has no power even with gas peddle pressed to floor. This has left us stranded twice now but when taken to be checked they can't diagnose the problem. Also TPMS is always on even though tire pressures have been checked and it will not go off. Has been this way for over 1 1/2 years now with no explanation.”
NHTSA complaint #11355706, filed 2020-09, 65,000 miles“While driving down road, car was bearly pulling. Noticed smoke on front passenger side of car. Stopped and checked under hood and saw nothing. Walked around car and flames were coming out of wheel area. Had car towed. Had new caliper, rotor, and brake pads put on. Drove about a week. And began doing the same thing. Had car towed to mechanic shop, 4th day there the brakes went totally out. Car crashed through the door of shop and hit pole. Car in still at body shop some parts were hard to find. Still will have to get brakes fixed when I get car this week. …”
NHTSA complaint #10504762, filed 2013-03, 80,000 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 2008 Kia Sorento
66 complaintsElectronic stability control
44 complaintsEngine
35 complaintsElectrical system
32 complaintsVehicle speed control
28 complaintsBrakes
27 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
23 complaintsExterior lighting
13 complaintsOther or unknown
12 complaintsEngine cooling
8 complaintsSuspension
6 complaintsFuel system
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 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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