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2005 Kia Sorento repairs by problem area
Engine (40%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (13%)
Brakes and Traction Control (4%)
Suspension and Steering (10%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (30%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (2%)
Other (2%)
Chart based on 120 repairs.
2005 Kia Sorento repair cost distribution
$2500+ (2%)
$1000 - $2499 (8%)
$500 - $999 (16%)
$100 - $499 (35%)
< $100 (39%)
Chart based on 106 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2005 Kia Sorento
Engine not specified
| Kia Sorento in New York, United States Apr 2011 - May 2012 | |||
| May 2012100000 miUS $200 | alternator burnout driver side window inoperable | ||
2005 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV
turbocharged 138hp 2.5L I4 Diesel 5-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range
| Kia Sorento in Great Britain Feb 2009 - Apr 2011 | |||
| Jan 2011£343 | Blocked fuel system and fuel pump. Fuel pump removes and cleaned, fuel lines flushed, fuel filter replaced. | ||
| Kia Sorento in South Africa Nov 2011 - Sep 2012 | |||
| May 2012103580 miR 3000 | Left front wheel bearing worn out. Also damaged the hub. Parts had to be imported from Korea. | ||
| Sep 2012108500 miR 500 | Replaced heater core inder dash. | ||
2005 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV
turbocharged 138hp 2.5L I4 Diesel 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| Kia Sorento in Great Britain Jul 2011 - Jun 2013 | |||
| Aug 2011104000 mi£50 | electric power steering intermited stiff caused by dodgy speed sensor. | ||
| Oct 2011107000 mi£80 | replaced idler pulley of aux belt. installed super locker mod to override the tod system if needed. | ||
| Jan 2012109000 mi£176 | Automatic sump rusted through and started to leak automatic transmission fluid. Replaced with new sump, gasket and added about 6 litres of Apolloil ATF Red 1 automatic transmission fluid. | ||
| May 2013117000 mi£59 | Bearings alternator shot. Replaced alternator with second hand one from eBay. | ||
| Kia Sorento in South Africa May 2005 - Apr 2016 | |||
| Sep 20059300 mi | Replace dashboard clock | ||
| Aug 200618600 mi | Repair cruise control | ||
| Apr 200855800 mi | Repair cruise control | ||
| Aug 200863240 miR 450 | Repair cruise control - replace sensor and clock spring | ||
| Sep 200974400 miR 310 | Air conditioning compressor failed. Replaced with refurbished unit. Disc rotors warped, skimmed front and rear rotors and replaced disk pads. Second time this has been necccessary, same repair done at around 80,000 kms. Air conditioning compressor failed. Replaced with refurbished unit. | ||
| Jan 201079980 miR 88 | Replace top radiator hose after hose split Replace top radiator hose after hose split | ||
| Nov 201098740 miR 500 | Air conditioning compressor failed. Replaced with refurbished unit. | ||
| Jan 2011103540 miR 100 | Universal on front propshaft broke. Propshaft removed and universal joint replaced. Noise in transfer box when accelerating Replace front parking light Noise in transfer box when accelerating Replace front parking light Universal on front propshaft broke. Propshaft removed and universal joint replaced. | ||
| Jul 2011112180 miR 500 | Replace front parking light | ||
| Aug 2011114080 miR 1400 | Replaced transfer box - trust bearing faulty - with spare. Sent original case out for repair, took two months. Replaced transfer box - trust bearing faulty | ||
| Oct 2011119020 miR 20 | Replace leaking water hoses Replaced worn turbocharger Noisy transfer box repaired, chain and shaft replaced. Re-installed in car. Replaced worn turbocharger Replace leaking water hoses | ||
| May 2012131220 miR 700 | Replace faulty Aircon pump clutch and pully | ||
| Sep 2012140120 mi | Oil seal leaking on transfer case repaired in 2011. Replaced under guantee no charge. | ||
| Mar 2013142600 miR 100 | Bearing seized on A/C pump electric clutch. Clutch & Pulley replaced. | ||
| Apr 2013143600 miR 250 | Fuel tank lining disintegrated and clogged diesel filter causing power loss and engine check light. Tank inside stripped, cleaned and flushed. Fuel lines flushed and filters replaced. | ||
| Nov 2013151280 miR 100 | Repair transfer box electric operating motor, position sensor not working. | ||
| Mar 2014157480 miR 160 | EGR valve sticking open causing black smoke and power loss. Inlet manifold removed and cleaned, blanking plate fitted to EGR pipe. | ||
| May 2014160480 miR 500 | Aircon pump failed. Problem traced to failed fan at front of radiator, not replaced in previous repair. Pump and fan replaced, regassed. | ||
| Sep 2014168020 miR 280 | Alternator not charging. Replaced regulator, diodes, bearing & alternator clutch and pulley | ||
| Dec 2014171120 miR 200 | 4 broken studs on exhaust manifold. All studs and nuts replaced. | ||
| Mar 2015173600 miR 15 | Top radiator hose leaking, replaced | ||
| Nov 2015185320 miR 200 | Rear shock absorber leaking oil. Replaced both | ||
| Kia Sorento in Spain Nov 2014 - Jul 2022 | |||
| Aug 2015102920 mi€150 | Clutch cylinder needed to be replaced. | ||
| Jun 2017110360 mi€600 | New clutch assembly installed, due to slipping clutch. | ||
| Kia Sorento in Philippines Apr 2010 - Sep 2018 | |||
| Apr 201126660 mi$20 | AC fan noisy. Repaired to prevent overheating. | ||
| Nov 201131000 mi$200 | Replaced noisy alternator pulley and thinning brake pads | ||
| Jan 201233480 mi$200 | Replace front wheel hub bearing because of noise on low speed (40-60) kph | ||
| Mar 201450220 mi$30 | Drivability problem. Vehicle unstable on curve and makes a sound on sudden bumps. Stabilizer bar bushing replaced. | ||
| Jan 201566800 mi$100 | Braking at 100kph above has a feeling of chopping.We found that right rear brake does not have fluid in line. Replaced brake proportioning valve. | ||
| Oct 201673460 mi$400 | Knocking engine noise on the timing chain cover. Replaced timing chain, chain tensioner and timing chain guide. | ||
| Sep 201893000 mi$700 | Rattle and noise on approach on humps in front of vehicle. Replaced tie rod, Upper and lower arm assembly. Also replaced all brake pads, replaced fuel and air filter, oil change and replace front struts and shock absorbers. | ||
| Kia Sorento in Great Britain Jan 2009 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Apr 200972000 mi£300 | front wheel bearing worn and required replacing | ||
| Mar 2011118000 mi£820 | Rear differential was replaced with a second hand one obtained from a scrap dealer. Replaced at a 4x4 specialist not a main dealer. | ||
2005 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV
192-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range
| Kia Sorento in New York, United States Apr 2011 - Mar 2014 | |||
| Jun 201185000 miUS $250 | had exhaust flex pipe replaced | ||
| Aug 201189000 miUS $550 | replaced radiator | ||
| Aug 201296000 miUS $1500 | condenser failed | ||
| Dec 2012101000 miUS $75 | radiator reservoir cracked, replaced | ||
| Feb 2013101500 miUS $350 | rear brake lines blew a hole | ||
| Aug 2013105000 miUS $1528 | bad water pump, also replaced timing belt new e-brake shoes, cable replacement | ||
| Sep 2013105000 mi | engine skipping, cam tensioners worn, replaced at no charge | ||
2005 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV
192-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic RWD
| Kia Sorento in Puerto Rico Mar 2011 - May 2013 | |||
| Jul 2011103500 mi | Water leak thru front windshield. Technician said the leak is due to separation of steel panels welds. | ||
| Mar 2013127000 miUS $250 | Replacement of head gasket and seals for oil leakage. Replacement of spark plugs. | ||
| May 2013127000 mi | Water leak at windshield. | ||
| Kia Sorento in Florida, United States Jan 2009 - Jan 2011 | |||
| Mar 200947000 miUS $200 | Accelerator cable was fraying inside its sheath, causing erratic pedal movement. | ||
| Jun 200948000 miUS $10 | throttle plate carbon deposits. Dealer claimed to clean and lubricate. | ||
| Apr 201057000 miUS $500 | Replaced alternator. | ||
| Jun 201062000 miUS $800 | front suspension strut collapse | ||
| Kia Sorento in California, United States Oct 2014 - Jun 2016 | |||
| Jan 2015US $500 | replaced drive shaft due worn Ujoints 2nd replacement replaced all wheel bearings front and rear with abs system original rear bearings were much easier to replace than the front. front bearing worn out twice as fast as rear replaced with new hub assy i do not recommend bearing only repair | ||
| Kia Sorento in Oklahoma, United States Aug 2015 - Sep 2015 | |||
| Sep 2015132000 miUS $120 | It would start to overheat, shut down and I found that the nipple on top of radiator was broke off and had a screw inserted,the hose was also plugged, the y on back of eng.was melted,no water,replaced radiator,Y and a few lines and it's ok. | ||
| Kia Sorento in California, United States Jul 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Aug 201064000 miUS $700 | Rear differential was making a loud humming noise. Investigation found the bearings were pitted and the gears were etched | ||
| Kia Sorento in Virginia, United States Jun 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Jul 2010140000 miUS $1350 | Radiator hoses needed replacement along with water pump. Plus oil system needed help. Old age. | ||
2005 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV
192-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range
| Kia Sorento in South Africa Aug 2011 - Sep 2012 | |||
| Oct 201176880 miR 300 | Crankshaft bolt came loose 1800 km after major service was done. Cause:Old crankshaft bolt was re-used although the procedure states that bolt must be replaced when removed!! | ||
| Kia Sorento in Arizona, United States May 2010 - Sep 2011 | |||
| Nov 201080000 miUS $40 | Interior bulb and tails lights keep going out and replaced one headlight Replaced lower radiator hose | ||
| Mar 201183000 miUS $350 | Replaced altenator | ||
| Aug 201197000 miUS $200 | Ac clutch crank sprocket replaced. Overheating/Replaced reservoir. Seam on orig reservoir separated. Overheating: Could not locate problem Overheating/Replaced hose clamps. Overheating/Replaced water pump. | ||
| Sep 201197000 mi | Overheated now wont start. Can't locate problem. Car has been sitting for a month after having continued overheating, replaced all possible problematic parts w/o resolution. Won't start post water pump. | ||
2005 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV
192-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| Kia Sorento in Ontario, Canada Jul 2014 - Mar 2016 | |||
| Aug 201497120 miC $32 | During a visit to my mechanic, he noted the right outer tie rod in need of replacing; purchased the part and replaced myself Parking brake lever on rear axle was seized, causing only one (right side) set of shoes to engage; I removed the manual lever and cleaned it of rust and debris, lubed it and placed it back on. | ||
| Dec 2015109740 miC $45 | Replaced the tensioner pulley for the alternator belt (was beginning to make a squealing sound) | ||
| Kia Sorento in South Africa Sep 2010 - Jan 2011 | |||
| Nov 2010117800 miR 7000 | The no 4 injector was totally damaged and could not be repaired and had to be replaced this was after rust was found in the diesel pump | ||
| Kia Sorento in Ontario, Canada Jul 2010 - Apr 2011 | |||
| Sep 201043400 miC $800 | vehicle was brought in as air conditioning was not blowing cold air. A/C was repaired..warranty. Tech noticed oil leak on steering rack..replaced..warranty. Drivers seat belt not retracting everytime...replaced..warranty. Good dealer! | ||
| Kia Sorento in Michigan, United States Aug 2011 - Jan 2012 | |||
| Sep 201180000 miUS $2 | Crankshaft pulley bolt, broke in half, caused a lot of damage water pump, and so on. KIA should recall this part as it as happens a lot to Kia Sorento, all years it cost me $1474 to fix this mess,for a $ 10.00 part. | ||
| Kia Sorento in South Africa May 2008 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Sep 200850530 mi | Propshaft repair | ||
| Kia Sorento in Ontario, Canada Jun 2014 - Dec 2014 | |||
| Dec 201491760 miC $600 | Both front wheel bearings replaced. LF had been replaced 2 years earlier. | ||
| Kia Sorento in Ohio, United States Feb 2009 - Jan 2016 | |||
| Mar 2011127000 miUS $215 | Replaced both flex pipes in the exhaust. Removed and welded in new flex pipes. | ||
| Sep 2011139000 miUS $800 | Check Engine Light. Purge valve needed replaced. Leaking hose in vapor recovery system repaired | ||
| Oct 2012160800 miUS $2100 | Leak in the gas tank at a seam | ||
| Nov 2014197600 miUS $240 | Coolant leaking from hose at rear of engine compartment | ||
| Oct 2015211500 miUS $160 | Radiator and upper hose replaced | ||
| Kia Sorento in California, United States Jul 2013 - Jul 2015 | |||
| Oct 201390200 miUS $2200 | Loss of coolant due to bad design of system. New heads, pistons, bearings,r&r of block, new timing belt, bolt. New temp sensors. Water coolant line failed at tank. Sensor not able to measure temp due to poor design location. | ||
| Feb 201491000 mi | Crankcase sensor failed. Purchased new to be installed shortly. | ||
| Apr 201491500 mi | ECM & eng fuse relay box replaced. AC/ high switch causing blown fuses in INJ fuse. Issue is endemic to kia sorento 2003-2006 shows DTC CODE OF crankcase sensor. ECM CONTINUES TO EXHIBIT UNUSUAL SIDE EFFECTS AFTER ENG ISSUE AS NOTED IN PAST Parts replaced. ECM and Fuse relay | ||
| Jul 2015104000 mi | Entire sensor system started breaking down, wiring throughout engine and entire vehicle started crumbling apart. This is not a repair problem, it's systemic, and common with the 2003-2006 Sorento. | ||
| Kia Sorento in Minnesota, United States Mar 2014 - Jul 2014 | |||
| Jul 2014108000 miUS $300 | Replace a/c compressor | ||
| Kia Sorento in Ohio, United States Jan 2009 - Aug 2015 | |||
| Sep 200993000 miUS $20 | Bought a diode to get the dome light to work in the "Door" position. It had not worked for several months. Apparently this is a common problem and the new diode fixed it. | ||
| Jul 2010106000 miUS $230 | The AC died some time in fall of 2009. I did not attempt to get it fixed until July 2010. Alas the attempt failed after a couple of weeks and the AC is dead again. I doubt I'll try again. | ||
| Nov 2013159600 miUS $16 | Replaced headlight. | ||
| Dec 2013161000 miUS $16 | Replaced headlight. | ||
| Mar 2014166000 miUS $16 | Replaced headlight. | ||
| Oct 2014172200 miUS $20 | I replaced the passenger side headlight. Frequent headlight replacements are a known issue with this era of Sorento. | ||
| Dec 2014178000 miUS $25 | Replaced drivers side headlight bulb | ||
| Mar 2015179000 miUS $20 | Replaced drivers side headlight | ||
2005 Kia Sorento 4-door
turbocharged 4-cylinder diesel automatic 4WD
| Kia Sorento in Great Britain Sep 2014 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Nov 201479600 mi | ok was diagnosed with tank delamination! replaced tank cleaned fuel lines replaced fuel filter after replacing tank the car then kept stalling again and became hard to start. they checked for injector problems and changed only one injector! they kept it for over a month but now it doesn't start. will try a diesel specialist to get it fixed. | ||
| Mar 201581000 mi£250 | turns out i had a faulty injector dump valve this was my fault!! the kia garage had the car 1.5 months and couldnt sort this out!! these specialists did the job in one day back on the road better than ever! | ||
2004.5 Kia Sorento 4-door
6-cylinder automatic AWD
| Kia in South Australia, Australia Oct 2015 - Oct 2016 | |||
| Oct 2016155000 miA $1 | Many problems. Crank shaft pulley, crank bolt (old one sheared off and had to be extracted), cam angle sensor, crank angle sensor, timing belt... Car died while driving. Half tank of gas and fuel warning light comes on or gauge shows empty. | ||
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