We have classified the 48 complaints from 2006 Kia Sorento about EXTERIOR LIGHTING into the following categories.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 kia sorento. the contact stated that the low beam headlights failed. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection where it was diagnosed that an electrical shortage was causing the low beams to fail prematurely. the low beam bulbs were replaced numerous times, but the failure was not corrected. the manufacturer was not notified. the vin was not available. the approximate failure mileage was 30,000.
I replace the headlights and fog lights at least every 3-6 months, i've even replace parking lights and tail lights. i bought my 2006 kia brand new and every year since, its the same thing... kia really needs to address this, as these sorentos can run forever but if we can't see where we are going, that's a problem. *tr
From the moment i purchased my kia sorento my family has had nothing but issue. from replacing light bulbs monthly to valve cover leakage to now a knock under the hood. it has 113,000 miles and has been maintained. i would never recommend buying another kia to anyone with all the issues we have had. *tr
2006 sorento was purchased in nov 2005. jan of 2006 the check engine light came on and i was told it was due to possible loose gas cap. first time tail light went out was in july of 2006. right rear tail light was replaced. in october of 2006 a tail light bulb was replaced during my 15,000 mile maintenance. in november 2006 right tail light went out and kia replaced bulb once again. in december of 2006 left tail light went out and check engine light came on. bulb was replaced and i was told my spark plugs were misfiring and were replaced. a day later my check engine light came on again. i am now trying to see what day i can take off of work yet again to go and have the check engine light looked at. *nm
I have had to replace the headlight bulbs 5 times and tail light bulbs 4 times. the 2006 kia sorento was purchased new. this is not normal. an electrical problem is evident. i do a great deal of driving at night and there is a safety issue with the head lights and tail lights not being dependable. not to mention the fact that getting pulled over by law officers due to this problem is a huge inconvenience. *tr