2011 KIA Sorento Suspension Problems
Owners have filed 56 complaints with NHTSA about suspension problems on the 2011 KIA Sorento, 4% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 50,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “front strut” (11% of reports).
- 56suspension complaints
- 50,000median miles at failure
- 2mention a crash
- 2mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 24%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Front strut: mentioned in 6 of 56 complaints (11%)
At what mileage do suspension problems happen?
Based on 43 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 56 complaints, 2 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 2 an injury.
KIA Sorento suspension complaints by model year
| Model year | Suspension complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Sorento | 3 | 2% | 78,000 |
| 2020 Sorento | 2 | 1% | — |
| 2019 Sorento | 2 | 0% | — |
| 2017 Sorento | 2 | 0% | 6,000 |
| 2016 Sorento | 12 | 1% | 39,000 |
| 2015 Sorento | 4 | 1% | 62,800 |
| 2014 Sorento | 16 | 2% | 65,190 |
| 2013 Sorento | 11 | 1% | 50,089 |
| 2012 Sorento | 22 | 3% | 65,000 |
| 2011 Sorento | 56 | 4% | 50,000 |
| 2010 Sorento | 1 | 33% | 24,000 |
| 2008 Sorento | 6 | 3% | 75,000 |
| 2007 Sorento | 3 | 2% | 45,000 |
| 2006 Sorento | 10 | 4% | 120,000 |
| 2005 Sorento | 25 | 8% | 108,000 |
| 2004 Sorento | 30 | 14% | 103,000 |
| 2003 Sorento | 17 | 6% | 79,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists suspension for the 2011 KIA Sorento. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
I tried months ago to have my 2011 KIA Sorento LX 3.5L v6 AWD to get the recalls fixed @ KIA in Yorkville,New York. They said they couldn't fix the recalls that were on the vehicle because supposedly the suspension is unsafe. But I already had the vehicle on a lift 4 times since,6 times total to…
Subframe, in the rear, where lateral arms are connected completely rusted off from the rest of the subframe. The control arm has broken off and is now rubbing against fuel tank. Car is unrepairable and undrivable.
The contact owns a 2011 Kia Sorento. The contact stated that while driving 15-20 MPH, the axle popped out of the transmission, and fractured the lower ball joints and steering system. There was an abnormal burning electrical odor coming from the vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2011 KIA Sorentos have suspension problems?
No. NHTSA has 56 owner complaints about suspension for the 2011 KIA Sorento (4% of the 1,520 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2011 KIA Sorento suspension?
No recall currently lists suspension for this vehicle.
At what mileage do suspension problems start?
The median reported mileage is 50,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about suspension problems on the 2011 KIA Sorento?
The most frequent phrase is “front strut”, in 6 of 56 complaints.
Other 2011 KIA Sorento problems
- Engine problems (284)
- Structure problems (268)
- Power Train problems (265)
- Electrical System problems (246)
- Air Bags problems (183)
- Exterior Lighting problems (102)
- Service Brakes problems (72)
- Vehicle Speed Control problems (63)
See all 2011 KIA Sorento problems or suspension problems across all Sorento years.