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2003 Kia Sorento repairs by problem area
Engine (43%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (17%)
Brakes and Traction Control (2%)
Suspension and Steering (15%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (19%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (3%)
Other (2%)
Chart based on 112 repairs.
2003 Kia Sorento engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (9%)
$1000 - $2499 (9%)
$500 - $999 (21%)
$100 - $499 (28%)
< $100 (33%)
Chart based on 43 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2003 Kia Sorento
Engine not specified
| 120000 mi | Major engine failure while driving - car quit. Car dealer says needs new engine. Will junk out - too much problems with this car since the get go. |
| 44000 mi US $950 |
Crankshaft sensor failed. Replaced by dealer. Timing belt replaced at same time as preventative measure. |
2003 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV
turbocharged 138hp 2.5L I4 Diesel 5-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 56420 mi | No more engine off during bumps after replacement of fuel filter with sensor receptacle. Previous filter lacked attachment point for sensor, so the sensor got bumped around. Mechanic's opinion that the actuator needs replacement is not correct). |
| 58280 mi $700 |
upon leaving the garage, engine stopped. Restarted and started the 3rd time, with the engine check up indicated. The computer indicated something like: u0002 high speed can bus performance. mechanic just said he just disabled the same? |
| 60140 mi $4000 |
Solenoid valve assembly, otherwise known as actuator for the crdi. The old part was already sensitive to shock that when hurdling potholes at high speed, the engine sounds choked, losing power. After turning engine off, power is restored as reported earlier, I replaced the solenoid valve assembly with new replacement from mobis, costing Php4000. Presto, the problem is solved! No more of the "ngorrrrk" sound of the engine after turning off, no more engine choking after shock |
| 68820 mi $1700 |
Removal of fuel pump assembly. Draining fuel. Cleaning of tank. Removing black gelatin-like residues (about 1 cup) inside the pump assembly. Blowing fuel lines clear. Replaced with clean diesel and a new fuel filter. CHECK ENGINE sign off and no more fuel starve stops. |
| 70060 mi $1000 |
removal, cleaning re-installation of exhaust gas recirculation valve. |
2003 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV
turbocharged 138hp 2.5L I4 Diesel 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 72520 mi €207 |
the engine light came on and I had to limp home over 10 miles I had to restart 20 times breakdown assistance collected the car from my home took it to KIA dealer 50miles away I picked it up next day |
| 80600 mi €214 |
car would not start towed to dealer,put it on the computer no joy they changed fuel fillter last one fitted 6mths ago car started after six turns ,pressure tested fuel line car started straight away. I returned home to France on the second day I tried to start the car and not response the car was towed to a local garage they could not fix it then towed to a Kia dealer , they found the problem I needed three fuel injectors reconditioned |
| 86180 mi €140 |
I had to replace the header tank |
| 111600 mi €250 |
fuel blockage. I think it was a new filter plus something to do with the sensors it kept stopping every 100 metres. |
| 94240 mi $800 |
water coolant overflow when the engine getting hot but temperature meter is below half level |
| 101000 mi $4035 |
WATER COME OUT FROM COOLING TANK |
| 108500 mi | top overhaul |
| 109120 mi $1456 |
water mix up with the engine oil |
2003 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV
192-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic RWD
| 304000 mi US $550 |
Valve cover and manifold gaskets. |
| 89000 mi | Died while driving due to fuel system problem. On the way to having it checked out for the first problem, plastic hose bracket broke off radiator. Would have to replace entire radiator. Selling dealer let me trade it rather than have it fixed. |
| 145000 mi | Clean fuel tank |
| 118000 mi US $700 |
Replaced leaking valve cover gaskets. |
| 118000 mi US $10 |
P/S idler pulley was noisy. Bought new bearing and replaced by pressing out old and pressing in new. |
| 118300 mi US $10 |
A/C idler pulley was noisy. Bought new bearing and replaced by pressing out old and pressing in new. Outcome: Repaired |
| 120000 mi | P0125 code. Slow warm up. Suspected stuck open thermostat. Removed thermostat and found small piece of old radiator drain plug that broke off. It was stuck in the open position. Removed, tested and returned to service. |
2003 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV
192-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic AWD w/low range
| 91140 mi C $330 |
Check engine light came on - Diagnosed as a faulty throttle position sensor. No after market parts available so a new one was ordered from Kia. Part arrived four days later and was quickly installed. Problem solved. |
| 85560 mi C $300 |
Sorento stalled in an intersection and would not start - had towed to favourite mechanic - said it was possibly fuel pump but didn't want to replace parts without being sure and since it was running so well at the time, decided to trade for a new one. |
| 230000 mi US $150 |
Exhaust system repair |
| 61000 mi US $770 |
timing belt replacement, front differential serviced - shudder from front end when turning. front brakes replaced and rotors surfaced |
| 91760 mi C $1200 |
Intake repaired by dealer. There were no signs of an issue, but they wanted to do the repair to prevent possible engine damage. |
| 75000 mi £95 |
Exhaust front pipe flexible blown.replacement welded in by exhaust specialist. |
| 99000 mi | Cracked/broken offside exhaust manifold.New manifold and heat shield fitted. |
| 100500 mi £3100 |
Crankshaft pulley bolt sheared. Replacement engine required. Also replaced radiator. |
| 101300 mi | Original repair in June was poorly carried out and crankshaft bearings failed after 1000miles.Crankshaft was unrepairable and a low mileage secondhand engine was fitted.This engine seized after 40 miles.The car is still in the repairshop! new crankshaft and bearings. |
| 74000 mi US $330 |
Two exhaust hangers rusted off, and the additional weight of the exhaust system on both (there are two on this vehicle) flex tubes caused them to flex and rust apart. Saved close to 1K over having the dealer replace parts, by reusing good components! |
| 97340 mi C $450 |
Crank sensor went and left me stranded |
2003 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV
192-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 93000 mi C $800 |
plastic heater hose section broke exhast hanger rusted and caused the y pipe to flex and crack - replaced |
| 93000 mi C $600 |
Change plugs change out 1 coil rad flush |
| 127000 mi |
| 167000 mi US $83 |
Spark plugs |
| 48400 mi | Warranty replacement of gas cap. Symptom: Check Engine light came on after brief engine stumble. Next morning it ran very roughly then normally after a restart. Code scan indicated a small emissions system problem. Dealer said tighten gas cap correctly. |
| 110000 mi US $130 |
Code indicating emission problem for sensors Bank 1 & 2. Owner decided Catalytic Converter needed replacement. |
| 117800 mi C $498 |
cam angle sensor |
| 73000 mi US $300 |
Replaced radiator, hoses, gaskets and cap |
2003 Kia Sorento 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 4WD
| 87000 mi US $550 |
Turned ignition key off, pulled out key, car continued running. Had to pull main fuse and battery to turn car off. |
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