What are the features of a Kia Sorento?
The EX Luxury adds a six-CD changer, rear spoiler, automatic climate control, and heated leather seats with six-way power adjustable driver’s side. The Sorento is nicely-styled and the interior is very well done, but performance and handling are not up to those of the competition.
What kind of gas mileage does Kia Sorento get?
Not burning any appreciable amount of oil. Gas mileage down to 15 mpg using the E10 fuel now sold here (was 16 mpg with 0-5% ethanol). Have had to replace another failed electrical part, the A/C & heat temperature door actuator. Got the Kia brand part on the internet for about $70, replaced myself so no labor cost.
How long is the warranty on a Kia Sorento?
Do a little research, and you’ll find that automaker after automaker offers a limited powertrain warranty on their vehicle something to the tune of 60 months/60,000 miles. That’s why Kia comes through with a truly superior powertrain warranty: 10 years, 100,000 miles.
Why did my Kia Sorento lose power steering?
Model years 2002-09 contain a defective engine crank sprocket that when the bolt breaks, causes you to loss your power steering and the engine is JUNK. The bolt broke while I was on the highway doing 65 MPH. When I went to steer on to the on ramp, I had NO power steering and almost went off the road.
What kind of car is a Kia Sorento?
Consumer Ratings Rank Vehicles HP #2 2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer 291 #3 2008 Ford Taurus X 263 #4 2008 Suzuki XL7 252 #17 2006 Kia Sorento 192
What was the Kia Sorento Crash Test score?
Incredibly, Kia had done nothing to improve crash test ratings over the previous year and again, driver’s side impacts scored very poorly with a greater risk for leg and torso injury. The 2005 Kia Sorento suffered the same problems as earlier years. Remember, that crankshaft pulley lawsuit covered Sorentos until 2006.
Are there any problems with the 2008 Kia Sorento?
2008 Kia Sorento Problems The 2008 model of the Sorento had a number of reported issues with speed control. These were actually on both ends of the spectrum with some drivers experiencing a loss of speed in the middle of driving and others experiencing unplanned acceleration.
What’s the price of a 2006 Kia Sorento?
Compare to Similar Vehicles Used 2006 Kia Sorento Used 2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara See Details Price $5,845 $5,798 KBB.com Rating N/A N/A Consumer Rating 4.1 4.3
When did I Buy my 2006 Kia Sorento?
Bought my 2006 Sorento in 2009 with only 15,000 miles on it. If you’d have asked me 5 years ago if I’d buy a Kia, I’d have told you no.
Are there any problems with the Kia Sorento?
Most of the problems are just annoying, but the crankshaft sensor problem is way too frequent…should have been a recall. Also, seat belt retraction springs are going bad. The build quality on the new models looks worse, so it will be a Honda, Nissan, or Toyota next time.
What kind of sunroof does a Kia Sorento have?
Dome light diode (whoever heard of such a thing), door lock actuator (never had one fail even in the GM garbage of the 70’s and 80’s), heater blend door actuator, and crankshaft angle sensor ($900 repair to replace shitty magnetic pick up, but buried in engine). The sunroof plastic