| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
2008 Kia Sorento repairs by problem area
Engine (33%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)
Brakes and Traction Control (10%)
Suspension and Steering (6%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (41%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)
Other (2%)
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- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Other
Chart based on 49 repairs.
2008 Kia Sorento electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (5%)
$500 - $999 (11%)
$100 - $499 (32%)
< $100 (53%)
Chart based on 19 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2008 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV
turbocharged 168hp 2.5L I4 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 40700 mi | A/C compressor leaking |
| 89900 mi $1000 |
A/C compressor replacement A/C Electric Fan replacement A/C recharge |
| 99820 mi $100 |
mode actuator replaced |
| 19300 mi | Windscreen icing up on the inside. Workshop found that AC drain pipe had been fitted upside down allowing a small amount of moisture into cabin. |
2008 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV
turbocharged 168hp 2.5L I4 Diesel 5-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 86800 mi | I didn't do anything but change a few bulbs and mess with the HVAC accentuature door so AC would blow at the face and not on the defrost mode. |
| 22000 mi | Headlamp washer relay switch stopped operating - replaced. |
| 21000 mi | Headlamp washer motor and relay replaced under warranty. |
| 34300 mi | Rear parking sensors just packed up - no reason! |
| 35000 mi | New rear parking sensor kit ordered by dealer and fitted - now all up and working again! |
| 42000 mi £420 |
condenser leaking. it's rarely hot here, so no rush to fix it. |
| 44200 mi £300 |
A/c condensor leaking. New non OEM unit fitted. |
2008 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV
262-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 73000 mi US $200 |
Alternartor failure |
2008 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV
262-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| 75000 mi US $150 |
Button automatic climate Control not working |
2008 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV
262-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 49900 mi US $150 |
Rear wiper motor would not stop, even with the key out of the ignition. Started over 2 yrs ago and it was never really fixed it had a mind of it's own seemed like. I disconnected the battery to make it stop. They finally replaced the wiper motor. |
| 62000 mi US $650 |
Gradual failure of various accessories, bad ECM. |
2008 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV
242-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 48360 mi | I wash my car and having alternator problem, well its fixed in warranty |
| 50000 mi | brake light switch had to be replaced. Bought the part at Advanced Auto Parts. headlight bulb went out The AC quit blowing. An auto tech teacher hit the reset button and it worked for another month. It is no longer working. Will have it looked at tomorrow. I am on a road trip. :/ |
2008 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV
242-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 102000 mi US $10 |
ESC Off light was illuminating. Replaced stoplight switch. |
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