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2014 Kia Sorento Transmission and drivetrain Problems

Complaints
72about this part
Share
7%of 988 total for the year
Median mileage
70,000miles
Trend
RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 72 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2014 Kia Sorento, 7% of the 988 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 70,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“While driving 65 MPH on the hwy I heard a loud bang and the car rapidly decreased speed. I managed to pull over to the shoulder and the car was leaking fluid from the differential and would no longer go. Was towed to a Kia dealer where they determined the rear axles sheared off and put a hole in the differential. Car has 64,00 miles and no pervious issues or warning that anything was wrong.”

NHTSA complaint #11184316, filed 2019-03, 64,000 miles

“On saturday 9/28 - I happen to notice some leaking near the front of my Sorento near the right wheel ... I opened the hood and notice a leak all over that side of the car... Took the car to mechanic on 9/29 and the mechanic stated oil is mixing into antifreeze ... Went to 2 mechanics and both directed me to go to dealer as this repair should be covered under warranty since it is a serious and possibly costly defect...”

NHTSA complaint #11258820, filed 2019-09, 78,888 miles

“Driving on highway going about 65mph when I heard a load bang from the rear and felt hard jerk from car , I stopped the car looked underand saw fluid leaking from awd coupling, took it in to Kia fresno rear differential broken metal in differential fluid, differential replace but awd coupling not replace. Awd still not working”

NHTSA complaint #10904881, filed 2016-09, 69,600 miles

“I was driving on the highway and when I came to a point where I slowed all the way down my engine froze. Luckily it restarted but as soon as it did there was this terrible sound like a big rock was flying around in my engine. Also no check engine lights came on so there was no warning. Also the A/C stopped working about 1 yr ago. I had freon put in and it stop working about 6 months ago.”

NHTSA complaint #10991931, filed 2017-05, 49,120 miles

“I was driving on the highway at about 65 miles per hour when the vehicle shut down completely lost all power it was acting as if the vehicle was in park as in when you turn the key or you got was a click so your vehicle hasn't been restarted since the incident and I'm being told my engine was blowing there's no way the engine was blowing it would no lights no indication whatsoever anything was wrong with the engine no smells it just shut off”

NHTSA complaint #11278631, filed 2019-11, 88,000 miles

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Transmission and drivetrain: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
20251925%
2024511%
20232217%
20226835%
202114456%
20201813%
20195112%
201894%
2017375%
201612610%
2015426%
2014727%
2013697%
2012556%
201126517%
2009916%
20082311%
20072013%
20063514%
20053812%
20044018%
2003227%

Other parts of the 2014 Kia Sorento

Engine
388 complaintsBody and structure
160 complaintsElectrical system
153 complaintsOther or unknown
149 complaintsExterior lighting
86 complaintsBrakes
84 complaintsAir bags
51 complaintsFuel system
50 complaintsSteering
35 complaintsVehicle speed control
31 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
27 complaintsEngine cooling
22 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2014 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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology