MYRModel Year Report

2004 Kia Sorento

● Typical for this model
2004 Kia Sorento
BUILT 2026-08-02

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Kia Sorento Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2004 highlighted. 2003: 305 complaints 2003 2004: 220 complaints 2004 2005: 307 complaints 2006: 242 complaints 2006 2007: 154 complaints 2008: 215 complaints 2009: 55 complaints 2009 2010: 3 complaints 2011: 1516 complaints 2012: 875 complaints 2012 2013: 977 complaints 2014: 976 complaints 2015: 745 complaints 2015 2016: 1236 complaints 2017: 788 complaints 2018: 248 complaints 2018 2019: 414 complaints 2020: 128 complaints 2021: 225 complaints 2021 2022: 181 complaints 2023: 104 complaints 2024: 36 complaints 2024 2025: 67 complaints 2026: 4 complaints 2026
2004: 220 complaints
View as data table
YearComplaints
2003305
2004220
2005307
2006242
2007154
2008215
200955
20103
20111516
2012875
2013977
2014976
2015745
20161236
2017788
2018248
2019414
2020128
2021225
2022181
2023104
202436
202567
20264

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

ENGINE 21%

21% of complaints: engine — 46 distinct reports on file.

FIRE INJURY
SUSPENSION 13%

13% of complaints: suspension — 28 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
Show complaint excerpts

PICKED UP VEHICLE AFTER HAVING REAR SUPPORT BEARINGS REPAIRED DRIVING BACK HOME AT 65MPH ON I-35/TEXAS 410 EAST STARTED TO EXPERIENCE STRONG SMELL OF EXHAUST FUMES IN PASSENGER COMPARTMENT.

NHTSA ODI report, 20130212

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 12%

12% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 26 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 11%

11% of complaints: electrical system — 25 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
Show complaint excerpts

PICKED UP VEHICLE AFTER HAVING REAR SUPPORT BEARINGS REPAIRED DRIVING BACK HOME AT 65MPH ON I-35/TEXAS 410 EAST STARTED TO EXPERIENCE STRONG SMELL OF EXHAUST FUMES IN PASSENGER COMPARTMENT.

NHTSA ODI report, 20130212

POWER TRAIN 10%

10% of complaints: power train — 23 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2004 Kia Sorento — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for engine issues (46 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for suspension issues (28 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (26 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 2004 Kia Sorento reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2004 Kia Sorento is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2004 Kia Sorento?

The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 21% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2004 Kia Sorento have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.