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2007 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV
turbocharged 168hp 2.5L I4 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| Kia Sorento in Queensland, Australia | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2010 | 630 | 30000km service. Differential noise reported and differential will have to be removed, repaired or replaced. Estimated time off road 2 weeks. | |
| Kia Sorento in Victoria, Australia | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2010 | First odometer entry | ||
| Jan | 2010 | 0 | Replaced diff centre due to bearing failure | |
| Feb | 2010 | 25420 | 0 | Rear diff bearing failure |
| Feb | 2011 | 37200 | 0 | Leaking sump gasket |
| Mar | 2011 | 39060 | 0 | Turned out to be gasket leak at turbo mount, awaiting parts. |
| Apr | 2011 | 39060 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Kia Sorento in Great Britain | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2009 | 0 | Replace cruise control switch | |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2007 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV
turbocharged 168hp 2.5L I4 Diesel 5-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range
| Kia Sorento in Great Britain | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2009 | 52000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2011 | 77000 | 1000 | ABS light came on. Abs module ordered and replaced. |
| Jan | 2012 | 88000 | 0 | Sump corrosion causing oil leak. Although 18 months outside of warranty all work completed free by Kia main dealer. Had to wait for part to be delivered from Korea over Christmas period. |
| Feb | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2007 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV
262-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Kia Sorento in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2011 | 9000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2012 | 10000 | 100 | Tire pressure sensor |
| Jun | 2012 | 10000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Kia Sorento in Louisiana, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2010 | 61000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2010 | 62300 | 215 | Neither item replaced fixed the problem. Has been suggested that the right front wheel sensor might be the problem. Will try this next Same lights still on. Kia tech suggested brake switch. Replaced brake switch. Did not fix problem Took in for check engine, ABS, and ESC lights. KIA has 10/100,000 miles powertrain warranty, and 5/60,000 everything else. Dealer said vehicle speed sensor and clockspring needs replacing, and neither is covered, Will do owner repair. |
| Jan | 2011 | 67000 | 45 | Replaced speed sensor. Took about 10 min to replace. |
| Feb | 2011 | 67000 | 145 | Replaced clockspring. |
| Mar | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2007 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV
262-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| Kia Sorento in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2009 | 33000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2012 | 98000 | 1300 | Front wheel bearings froze and stopped the 4wdLow from engaging. Transfer Case Control Module had to be replaced at my cost. Front axles had to be replaced due to severity of bearings. |
| Mar | 2013 | 112000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2007 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV
262-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| Kia Sorento in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2010 | 50 | Replaced brake pedal sensor | |
| Kia Sorento in South Australia, Australia | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2009 | 11780 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2011 | 24180 | 0 | intermittent loss of power steering after highway ride of at least 1 hour, replacement of power steering pump ordered and replaced |
| Mar | 2013 | 34100 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Kia Sorento in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2007 | 0 | Engine light on- needed Oxygen Sensor- Warranty | |
| Kia Sorento in Wisconsin, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2008 | 0 | Rotor repair-cost covered by warranty | |
| May | 2009 | 28000 | 0 | Defect in passenger air bag sensor. Factory recall. Problem returned in less than a week, then went away before had chance to take it back to the shop. |
| Jun | 2009 | 30000 | 0 | Corrosion on ESC connectors that caused engine light and ESC OFF lights to come on, and a total loss of power. Dealer cleaned connectors. Appears to be successfully repaired. |
| Jul | 2009 | 32000 | 0 | Repeat of ESC problem from June. TPS sensor replaced this time. Not resolved, happened again a week later. Not taken back yet. |
| Aug | 2009 | 34000 | 0 | Repeat of ESC problem, 3rd trip to dealer in 2 months. Vehicle left me sitting at stop light, dealer had to come get me. Sensor in gas pedal replaced this time. So far no repeats of problem. They drove vehicle to shop. No other issues |
| Feb | 2010 | 46300 | 0 | Replacement of front passenger side wheel bearing |
| Mar | 2010 | 47000 | 65 | Front passenger rotor. Repaired at purchase by dealer, but recurrence of problem after warranty on part expired. |
| Apr | 2012 | 120000 | 480 | Worn tie rod end found during repair of wheel bearing Replaced wheel bearing. Noise noticed by owner Replaced upper ball joint. Problem found when wheel bearing replaced |
| Jun | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Kia Sorento in Wisconsin, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2012 | 627 | towed to garage, find issue, replaced alternator and battery | |
| Nov | 2012 | 325 | turned out to be brake switch, had to have full read done on system. the cruse control went out, traction control switched off, and check engine light came on. one switch kicked out all above. also replace diode for interior lights. | |
| Mar | 2013 | 89000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Kia Sorento in Vermont, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2008 | 0 | Interior hood lever unhooked from cable. Was reconnected. | |
| Jun | 2008 | 0 | Ground wire broke off of rear wiper motor. Was reconnected. | |
| Jul | 2008 | 0 | Brake light switch stopped working. New one installed | |
| Feb | 2012 | 49000 | 0 | The ABS and ESC lights came on. The dealer determined that the right front wheel speed sensor is bad. They ordered the part and Ill have to go back to get it installed. Right front wheel speed sensor was replaced |
| Mar | 2013 | 63000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2007 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV
262-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed manual RWD
| Kia Sorento in North Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2010 | 150 | Replaced rotors that were warped with new slotted and drilled rotors that hopefully won't warp. | |
| Mar | 2013 | 87000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
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