What is wrong with Kia Sorento?
Many customers have complained about complete engine failure while driving, putting them and their passengers in precarious situations. In most reports, the engine began rattling loudly shortly before failing outright, causing the car to die in the middle of a drive and forcing the driver to coast into a safe spot.
Are there any problems with the Kia Sorento?
Check out our Kia Sorento overview to see the most problematic years, worst problems and most recently reported complaints with the Sorento.
How many times does a Kia Sorento stall?
More than one Kia Sorento owner went so far as to post a video on YouTube. Frankly this video is not worth watching but what she said is worth noting, her Sorento stalled six times with no results from the dealership who was as stumped as she was.
Which is better a Kia Sorento or a Toyota 4 Runner?
My Kia Sorento EX has been an outstanding SUV. It’s better than the Toyota 4-Runner, Highlander and Subaru Outback wagon that I used to own. The 4WD works great on-road and off-road. Very comfortable seating position, better than the 4-Runner or Outback wagon.
What are the control arm brackets on a Kia Sorento?
If you’re looking at one from snow country, check the control arm brackets welded onto the top of the rear axle. They are salt traps. New one has drains and rust proofing. I contend it should have been a recall issue (was in Britain, not US).
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’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
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
My Kia Sorento EX has been an outstanding SUV. It’s better than the Toyota 4-Runner, Highlander and Subaru Outback wagon that I used to own. The 4WD works great on-road and off-road. Very comfortable seating position, better than the 4-Runner or Outback wagon.