19 posts · Joined 2010. #30 · Mar 1, 2012. I have a 2011 left over with 17k on it. it has startup noise in the vailve chain when it runs its like a typical chevy valve noise. but when you put it gear it quites down. my other issue is the transmission when it is cold and you start it up wait1 minutes then put it in gear and take off it slams
I have a 2014 KIA sorento sxl with the 3.3 v6 engine and am going through this nearly exact issue. I didn't get an overheat but started to lose all heat and cooling ability, fuel burning smells and heavier smoke from exhaust around Dec 15, ten days later the check engine light flashing and giving off cylinder 3/5 misfires.
Here’s more on Kia Sorento bad fuel injector diagnosis. Not Enough Fuel – The fuel pump may not be able to provide the fuel pressure needed for the engine to run properly. When it asks for a lot of fuel, instead of taking off, it stalls out with the demand. This can be caused by the fuel pump or fuel filter. The most common and most severe one of the 2012 Kia Sorento engine problems includes the catastrophic engine failure. Owners report this issue occurs at an average of 83,000 miles,with car owners reporting this as a 9.4 out of 10 on the severity rating scale. The typical repair cost for this hefty fix is around $5,240 to replace the entire Everything You Need to Know in 2022. Kia engines are either made by GEMA or Hyundai because Kia is a subsidiary of the Hyundai motor group. The Global Engine Manufacturing Alliance (GEMA) is a conglomerate of different large automotive brands, including Hyundai, Mitsubishi, and Chrysler, that develops a line of shared engines. Some Kia models Worst 2012 Kia Sorento Problems #1: Catastrophic Engine Failure 2012 Sorento Average Cost to Fix: $6,500 Average Mileage: 84,000 mi. Learn More #2: Engine Failure 2012 Sorento rnS3vy.
