Is there an issue with the Kia Sorento's suspension?

Hi, I recently bought the current model Kia Sorento (1,000km on the clock). It's a very nice looking vehicle. I have a similar issue as Ciaran has reported. There is a large bang travelling through the doors when going over road humps.

The clearance between the suspension plate and the rubber dampers is approximately 25- to 30mm. I feel that there is not much room for the suspension to move before touching the dampers hence large bang when hitting road humps. I have reported the matter to Kia Motors and await their reply. In the meantime if anything comes through your way please do inform me. Thanks

Vishwa Reddy (Suva Fiji)

Jun 2012 Filed under: fault

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Expert answer

Hi Vishwa,

We've not come across this issue for ourselves. Kia Ireland said the same thing and that you really should talk direct to its customer service department about this. The contact is Stuart Kirwan. We'll send you his contact details via email.

Hope you get a satisfactory reply.

Shane O' Donoghue - Complete Car Adviser
@Shane_O_D