MULTIPLE AREAS WHERE PAIN IS CHIPPING OFF. ONE LARGE AREA ON DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT POST WITH DE LAMINATION OF WHITE PEARL PAINT. NOTICED IT MORE THAN A YEAR AGO. JUST TOOK IN FOR BODY WORK AND IT WAS ERCOMENDED I RESEARCH FOR OTHER ISSUES THAT PEOPLE HAVE REPORTED.
2014 kia Sorento body problems
moderate 147 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,500
Complaints
147
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Avg fix
$1,500
What owners are reporting 4 most recent
THE PAINT ON BOTH SIDES OF FRONT WINDOW SPONTANEOUSLY STARTED CHIPPING SYMMETRICALLY AND BILATERALLY. I JUST NOTICED IT ONE DAY WHEN IT WAS PARKED. IT WORSENS WITH EVERY DAY. SOME TINY AREAS ON THE FRONT HOOD ARE BEGINNING TO CHIP AS WELL. IT STARTS AS A TINY CHIP THEN CHUNKS START TO PEEL OFF. I'M EXTREMELY DISSATISFIED. THE KIA DEALER TOLD ME THAT IT MUST HAVE BEEN ROCKS THAT HIT THE CAR
MY 2014 KIA SORENTO HAS DRASTICALLY CHIPPED ON ITS OWN THE PAINT PEELS OFF EVERY-TIME I WASH MY CAR, THE PAINT OVER TIME HAS GOTTEN A LOT WORSE.
PAINT DELAMINATING
Common questions
How serious is the body problem on the 2014 kia Sorento?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 147 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $1,500 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the body typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $1,500 for body repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to body?
No active recalls currently cover body issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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