Why is my Kia Sorento rear axle rusting?
One owner has reported that his brackets failed on the road and at least one of his shocks broke off – Kia have paid for the repair. Some owners are now experiencing problems of Rear Axle and Bracket corrosion re-appearing since Kia have done the TSB work.
Are there replacement axle brackets for Kia Sorento?
1. Kia UK have updated and re-issued the TSB 010 for the brackets. There are 2 TSB replacements both numbered ‘011’. 1 covers the repair of the existing brackets and the other replacement of the brackets of which there appear to be 2 different types – all Free in the UK.
Are there any problems with the Kia Sorento differential?
Kia Motor Sorento owners have reported 18 problems related to differential unit (under the power train category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Kia Motor Sorento based on all problems reported for the Sorento.
What are the problems with a 2009 Kia Sorento?
1 Occupant Classification System Sensor Failure 2009 Sorento Average Cost to Fix: $2,400 Average Mileage: 46,000 mi 2 Air Bag Light On 2009 Sorento Average Cost to Fix: N/A Average Mileage: 37,000 mi 3 Shifts Hard From Park 2009 Sorento
One owner has reported that his brackets failed on the road and at least one of his shocks broke off – Kia have paid for the repair. Some owners are now experiencing problems of Rear Axle and Bracket corrosion re-appearing since Kia have done the TSB work.
1. Kia UK have updated and re-issued the TSB 010 for the brackets. There are 2 TSB replacements both numbered ‘011’. 1 covers the repair of the existing brackets and the other replacement of the brackets of which there appear to be 2 different types – all Free in the UK.
What happens when a Kia Sorento differential breaks?
Drain or weep holes in the cross member and an anti-corrosion coating would have prevented this. When the bracket (s) breaks the rear axle is no longer held in place there are reports on NHTSA where these brackets have rotted away and failed causing loss of control of the vehicle.
Are there any problems with rear axle brackets?
Cars with New Brackets or Rear Axle Casings – Kia appear not to require Holes in the Brackets per the TSB – Get them drilled & re-protected or expect problems from 5 Years hence. More info: http://kiasorento.proboards.com/thread/10690/rear-axle-suspension-recall?page=4&scrollTo=66435