What was the noise coming from Under my Kia Sorento?
While driving at 25 – 30 mph a loud noise sounded from under the car. A repetitive banging sound then occurred. I pulled over to inspect the car but found no damage or anything unusual. When pulling away all was quiet but I then heard the sound of metal grinding noises and a short while later the wheels suddenly locked up.
When did the Kia Sorento rear differential go out?
Rear differential went out and was replaced in Aug 2005, but the clunk in the rear end still remains. As of oct 2005 there is also an intermittant sound in the rear end that sounds like the differential is sticking or locking into a positive traction causing one tire to sound and feel like it is sliding on gravel.
Why does my Kia Sorento not transfer power?
If your Sorento is too low on transmission fluid, it’ll will no longer be able to transfer power to the rear wheels. The power goes to the torque converter, and that’s the end of the line. You should check the transmission fluid immediately.
What was the failure mileage on a Kia Sorento?
The approximate failure mileage was 5,000. The contact owns a 2008 kia Sorento. The contact stated that the suspension was unstable at the front end of the vehicle. The dealer diagnosed that the control arms needed to be replaced. While driving, the contact heard an abnormal noise near the front of the vehicle and the vehicle failed to move.
Why is my Kia Sorento making a clunky noise?
Car been out of shop barely 2 wks; now front end is making a hard clunky noise when turning and going over just the slightest bumps. The car feels like you are driving over boulders and sounds like the whole front end is about to fall apart. So back to the shop for third time in less than one month.
Is there a problem with my Kia Sorento?
They told us that all Sorento’s do this after about 5,000 miles.Thier answer is grease it up, which doesn’t help either or replace the drive shaft knowing that it’s going to come back. Still working on what’s the next step. I had this problem with my 2004 and they at first said the had to make some kind of an adjustment. Well the noise came back!!
Are there brake rotors on a Kia Sorento?
Sorento is a rear wheel drive vehicle. It is NOT brake rotors. Brake rotors do NOT technically warp but rather get a build up on them giving the pulsating effect when brakes are applied… I had it at 68-72, Kia replaced the rear end and it helped but it did come back.
What kind of vibration does a Kia Sorento make?
Time will tell. 2005 sorento 4X4 the truck, just some of the time, makes a high pitch sound from the front end while driving / rolling. If I drag the brakes it stops., but the sound is not like old grinding brakes. Its very high pitch and like the tin backing plate is rubbing, but they are not. If you turn side to side it comes and goes.
Why is my Kia Sorento rear end differential not working?
This procedure is required to ensure that the rear axle housing is filled with the specified volume of gear oil (1.6L or 54 oz.). Failure to elevate the rear of the vehicle will result in a low fluid level and may cause insufficient lubrication of the rear differential and rear wheel bearings.
What kind of gear oil does Kia Sorento use?
Please note that the Sorento front and rear differential housings are factory-filled with gear oil containing molybdenum disulfide and graphite. These additives cause the lubricant to have a gray-black color, as opposed to the amber color of conventional gear oils that do not contain these additives.
How much does it cost to repair a Kia Sorento?
Service manager after looking at defect told me warranty denied would cost $2,700. 00 (approximate) and could count on an additional $500. 00 to $1,000. 00 when taken apart. Placed another call to kia corp. Headquarters for warranty and was told there is no defect.
While driving at 25 – 30 mph a loud noise sounded from under the car. A repetitive banging sound then occurred. I pulled over to inspect the car but found no damage or anything unusual. When pulling away all was quiet but I then heard the sound of metal grinding noises and a short while later the wheels suddenly locked up.
What is the rear end differential on a Kia Sorento?
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Is there a recall on the Kia Sorento?
Thumping noise and sensation from rear axle/suspension area while accelerating from stop or lightly accelerating on local roads. I reviewed a previous recall for this year and while my VIN was not in the recalled list, the description of the issues sounds very similar.
Are there any problems with the Kia Sedona?
Kia has a history of strut noise related problems. They finally came out with a TSB (kt2007020501) on the front strut issue for 2002-2005 sedona’s in early 2007 !!! we have to remember that TSB’s are for acknowledged problems by a manufacturer and that they have a fix for said problem, thus the TSB to carry out fix.