2006 Kia Sorento Kia Sorento 2006

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2006 Kia Sorento repairs by problem area

Engine (24%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (22%)

Brakes and Traction Control (10%)

Suspension and Steering (6%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (30%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (2%)

Other (6%)

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2006 Kia Sorento electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (10%)

$100 - $499 (50%)

< $100 (40%)

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2006 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV

turbocharged 138hp 2.5L I4 Diesel 5-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range

118000 mi

£100
Replaced dead battery 

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2006 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV

turbocharged 138hp 2.5L I4 Diesel 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

39000 mi

£98
Heater fan not working awaiting to be taking into workshop. Fuses all ok Transistor-Field EFF failed. New part fitted. This part controls the heater blower fan motor. 
41000 mi Interior Air conditioning/heater fan not working for 2 weeks as same problem last year. Took car into KIA workshop where they confirmed fan not working and could not identify part to replace and wanted to contact KIA helpdesk and to re-book the car into 
69900 mi

£175
Aircon service as not blowing out cold air. 
101000 mi

£70
Aircon gas needed to be refilled and system serviced as not blowing out cold air. Now working as it should. 

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2006 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV

192-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range

164500 mi

US $400
Passenger airbag fault light is on. Service center was unable to find the problem. It remains unresolved. 

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2006 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV

192-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

91140 mi

C $400
Issues with grounding in headlight/signal light electrical system. 
30000 mi

US $65
New Battery 
76000 mi

US $800
Replaced compressor due to clutch fail 
41000 mi

US $195
Windshield wiper would not turn off. 

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2006 Kia Sorento Electrical Problems

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