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2016 Kia Sorento Suspension Problems

Complaints
12about this part
Share
1%of 1,261 total for the year
Median mileage
39,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the suspension of the 2016 Kia Sorento, 1% of the 1,261 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 39,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.

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.

“Sparks coming from battery box, lights in dash go off and on can not acceleration and back axle is loose. I bought this used in dothan Kia last yr. The car just went down past 2 months. Can't drive my expensive car”

NHTSA complaint #11180588, filed 2019-02, 50,000 miles

“On 3/21/19 I was driving through a ez pass toll plaza. I heard a very loud sound almost like an explosion coming from the front passenger side of the car. My car started to vibrate. I pulled to the side to check out the car. I thought my tire blew. There nothing wrong with the tires. There was nothing around or in the lane of the toll plaza. I could not identify the reason for the sound. I did smell an odd order in the car. I was able to drive the car without any further problem. A few weeks later I heard a squeaking sounds when driving. …”

NHTSA complaint #11205689, filed 2019-05, 48,000 miles

“Since I've bought the car motor was burning oil, mechanic said the motors where junk and since I have to change my oil once a month and it still continues to burn oil . My oil light has not worked since we bought it, I will add. Also sometimes my car stalls and doesn't want to start or is delayed. Now the check engine light come on and throws the code p0014. …”

NHTSA complaint #11043974, filed 2017-11

“My car begin shaking while driving 70mph on the interstate. I replaced all 4 tires the prior month. I made it home to find the inside of my new rear tires were completed ruined with the wires sticking out.”

NHTSA complaint #11364138, filed 2020-10

“The contact owns a 2016 Kia Sorento. While driving approximately 45 MPH, the contact heard an abnormal noise from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the suspension brackets were not welded. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 5,000.”

NHTSA complaint #10865192, filed 2016-05, 5,000 miles

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Suspension: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202232%
202021%
201920%
201720%
2016121%
201541%
2014162%
2013111%
2012223%
2011564%
200863%
200732%
2006104%
2005258%
20043014%
2003176%

Other parts of the 2016 Kia Sorento

Engine
697 complaints
Other or unknown
178 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
126 complaints
Body and structure
111 complaints
Electrical system
107 complaints
Steering
81 complaints
Exterior lighting
67 complaints
Vehicle speed control
62 complaints
Fuel system
58 complaints
Engine cooling
31 complaints
Brakes
24 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
23 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2016 Kia Sorento

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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