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Common Problems with 2005 Kia Sorento

Retrospectively, the 2005 Kia Sorento had 350 complaints, and 17% of issues had something to do with ENGINE problems.

What is the most common problem with a 2005 Kia Sorento?

Based on car owner complaints, the most common issues with the 2005 Kia Sorento fall into the category of ENGINE. Below we had classified the complaints into groups by components affected.

ENGINE 61 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 44 EXTERIOR LIGHTING 43 STEERING 37 POWER TRAIN 26 AIR BAGS 26 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 24 SUSPENSION 21 UNKNOWN OR OTHER 16 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 11 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 6 SERVICE BRAKES 6 SEATS 5 INTERIOR LIGHTING 5 SEAT BELTS 4 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES 3 EQUIPMENT 2 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 2 PARKING BRAKE 2 WHEELS 2 TIRES 2 STRUCTURE 1 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL 1

Worst 2005 Kia Sorento Problems

We have singled out the top-3 most critical reports that involved victims or injuries.

SEATS
2005 Kia Sorento March 12, 2008 Victims: 4 Mileage: 46000 miles

My family was involved in a vehicle accident in which we were rear ended. both the driver and passenger seat backs fell backward and the seat bottoms...

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
2005 Kia Sorento July 4, 2014 Victims: 3 Mileage: 118000 miles

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 kia sorento. while idling, the vehicle accelerated to 5 mph on its own. the contact applied excessive pressure to the brak...

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2005 Kia Sorento December 24, 2005 Victims: 2 Mileage: 18300 miles

We had issues from the beginning with a fire in the center console of our pre-owned kia. then we noticed the light for the passenger side air bags wa...