2005 Kia Sorento Problems and Repair Histories
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Kia Sorento Reliability through December 31, 2012
General NotesModels and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.
New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
| Year | Make/Model | Trips/Year/100 Cars | Compared to all models for the same year | |
| 2005 | Kia Sorento | 13 Sorentos, 9.5 months of data per Sorento, average 106800 miles Small sample size. Join or 13 Sorentos, 9.5 months of data per Sorento, average 106800 miles Small sample size. sign in to view |
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2005 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV
turbocharged 138hp 2.5L I4 Diesel 5-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range
| Kia Sorento in South Africa | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2011 | 97960 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2012 | 104580 | 3000 | Left front wheel bearing worn out. Also damaged the hub. Parts had to be imported from Korea. |
| Sep | 2012 | 108500 | 500 | Replaced heater core inder dash. |
| Kia Sorento in Great Britain | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2009 | 30000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2011 | 55300 | 343 | Blocked fuel system and fuel pump. Fuel pump removes and cleaned, fuel lines flushed, fuel filter replaced. |
| Apr | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2005 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV
turbocharged 138hp 2.5L I4 Diesel 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| Kia Sorento in Philippines | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2010 | 16120 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2011 | 26660 | 20 | AC fan noisy. Repaired to prevent overheating. |
| Nov | 2011 | 31000 | 200 | Replaced noisy alternator pulley and thinning brake pads |
| Jan | 2012 | 33480 | 200 | Replace front wheel hub bearing because of noise on low speed (40-60) kph |
| Mar | 2013 | 44020 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Kia Sorento in Great Britain | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2011 | 103000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2011 | 104000 | 50 | electric power steering intermited stiff caused by dodgy speed sensor. |
| Oct | 2011 | 107000 | 80 | replaced idler pulley of aux belt. installed super locker mod to override the tod system if needed. |
| Jan | 2012 | 109000 | 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. |
| Mar | 2013 | 136000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Kia Sorento in Great Britain | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2009 | 67000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2009 | 72000 | 300 | front wheel bearing worn and required replacing |
| Mar | 2011 | 118000 | 820 | Rear differential was replaced with a second hand one obtained from a scrap dealer. Replaced at a 4x4 specialist not a main dealer. |
| Jun | 2011 | 124000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Kia Sorento in South Africa | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2005 | 0 | Replace dashboard clock | |
| Aug | 2006 | 0 | Repair cruise control | |
| Apr | 2008 | 0 | Repair cruise control | |
| Aug | 2008 | 450 | Repair cruise control - replace sensor and clock spring | |
| Sep | 2009 | 76560 | 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. |
| Jan | 2010 | 81380 | 88 | Replace top radiator hose after hose split |
| Nov | 2010 | 98540 | 500 | Air conditioning compressor failed. Replaced with refurbished unit. |
| Jan | 2011 | 101920 | 100 | Noise in transfer box when accelerating Replace front parking light Universal on front propshaft broke. Propshaft removed and universal joint replaced. |
| Jul | 2011 | 113480 | 500 | Replace front parking light |
| Aug | 2011 | 115980 | 1400 | Replaced transfer box - trust bearing faulty |
| Oct | 2011 | 119620 | 1800 | Replace leaking water hoses Replaced worn turbocharger |
| May | 2012 | 131020 | 700 | Replace faulty Aircon pump clutch and pully |
| Sep | 2012 | 140120 | 0 | Oil seal leaking on transfer case repaired in 2011. Replaced under guantee no charge. |
| Mar | 2013 | 142600 | 100 | Bearing seized on A/C pump electric clutch. Clutch & Pulley replaced. |
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 | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2011 | 78000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2011 | 81000 | 250 | had exhaust flex pipe replaced |
| Aug | 2011 | 85000 | 550 | replaced radiator |
| Aug | 2012 | 96000 | 1500 | condenser failed |
| Dec | 2012 | 101000 | 75 | radiator reservoir cracked, replaced |
| Feb | 2013 | 102000 | 350 | rear brake lines blew a hole |
| Mar | 2013 | 103000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2005 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV
192-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic RWD
| Kia Sorento in Puerto Rico | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2011 | 101000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2011 | 104000 | 0 | Water leak thru front windshield. Technician said the leak is due to separation of steel panels welds. |
| Mar | 2013 | 127000 | 250 | Replacement of head gasket and seals for oil leakage. Replacement of spark plugs. |
| Kia Sorento in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2009 | 43000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2009 | 47000 | 200 | Accelerator cable was fraying inside its sheath, causing erratic pedal movement. |
| Jun | 2009 | 48000 | 10 | throttle plate carbon deposits. Dealer claimed to clean and lubricate. |
| Apr | 2010 | 57000 | 500 | Replaced alternator. |
| Jun | 2010 | 62000 | 800 | front suspension strut collapse |
| Jan | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Kia Sorento in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2010 | 138000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2010 | 140000 | 1350 | Radiator hoses needed replacement along with water pump. Plus oil system needed help. Old age. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Kia Sorento in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2010 | 62000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2010 | 64000 | 700 | Rear differential was making a loud humming noise. Investigation found the bearings were pitted and the gears were etched |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2005 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV
192-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range
| Kia Sorento in Arizona, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2010 | 40 | Interior bulb and tails lights keep going out and replaced one headlight Replaced lower radiator hose | |
| Mar | 2011 | 350 | Replaced altenator | |
| Aug | 2011 | 97000 | 530 | 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 | 2011 | 97000 | 0 | 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. |
| Dec | 2011 | -2000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2005 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV
192-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| Kia Sorento in South Africa | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2008 | 0 | Propshaft repair | |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Kia Sorento in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2011 | 86000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2012 | 100000 | 200 | alternator burnout driver side window inoperable |
| Kia Sorento in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2009 | 86000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2011 | 127000 | 215 | Replaced both flex pipes in the exhaust. Removed and welded in new flex pipes. |
| Sep | 2011 | 139000 | 800 | Check Engine Light. Purge valve needed replaced. Leaking hose in vapor recovery system repaired |
| Oct | 2012 | 161700 | 2100 | Leak in the gas tank at a seam Change timing belt Replace spark plugs and wires |
| Dec | 2012 | 165000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Kia Sorento in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2009 | 80000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2009 | 86000 | 650 | Replaced timing belt |
| Sep | 2009 | 93000 | 320 | Replaced pad and rotors. Also played catch up with preventative maintenance including oil change, tire rotation, coolant, power steering, and transmission fluids changed. 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 | 2010 | 106000 | 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. |
| Mar | 2013 | 149000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Kia Sorento in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2010 | 43400 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2010 | 43400 | 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! |
| Apr | 2011 | 43400 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Kia Sorento in South Africa | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2010 | 111600 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2010 | 117800 | 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 |
| Jan | 2011 | 120900 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Kia Sorento in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2011 | 79000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2011 | 80000 | 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. |
| Jan | 2012 | 80000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
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