2008 Kia Sorento Problems and Repair Histories
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2008 Kia Sorentos for which no problems have been reported are not displayed. So the 2008 Kia Sorento problems and repair histories you see here should not be used to infer car problem frequency.
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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 | |
| 2008 | Kia Sorento | 12 Sorentos, 8.8 months of data per Sorento, average 46400 miles Small sample size. Join or 12 Sorentos, 8.8 months of data per Sorento, average 46400 miles Small sample size. sign in to view |
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2008 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 |
| Nov | 2010 | 26040 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2012 | 48120 | 0 | Oil leak from intercooler pipe |
| Jan | 2013 | 55180 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Kia Sorento in Great Britain | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2009 | 0 | Cruise control wouldn't stay engaged. Software update under warranty. | |
| Feb | 2011 | 19500 | 0 | 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. While car was in was advised of a service campaign to update ECU for turbo speed control. Wasn't aware of anything from driving the car. |
| Oct | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Kia Sorento in Great Britain | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2009 | 0 | Rear Differential replaced under warranty. | |
| Jun | 2011 | 43000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2008 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 | 2010 | 17000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2011 | 21000 | 0 | Headlamp washer relay switch stopped operating - replaced. |
| Jun | 2011 | 21000 | 0 | Headlamp washer motor and relay replaced under warranty. |
| Jun | 2012 | 30000 | 0 | Noticed no turbo power on pulling away. Dealer checked it out and replaced primary fuel pump and fuel filter assembly. Now running like a bird again! |
| Apr | 2013 | 34000 | 0 | Rear parking sensors just packed up - no reason! |
2008 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV
262-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| Kia Sorento in Colorado, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2010 | 28000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2011 | 32000 | 0 | Throttle position sensor replaced. |
| Jan | 2013 | 51000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2008 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV
242-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Kia Sorento in Quatar | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2012 | 47120 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2012 | 48360 | 0 | I wash my car and having alternator problem, well its fixed in warranty |
| Dec | 2012 | 52080 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Kia Sorento in North Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2011 | 28000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2011 | 36000 | 0 | Vehicle slammed into gear. Low idle, sometimes failed to start on first attempt. |
| Kia Sorento in Georgia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2010 | 0 | Brake pedal switch had to be replaced. Releasing the pedal did not deactivate the brake lights leaving them continuously on draining battery when car was parked, (in addition to the safety issue) | |
| Oct | 2012 | 46000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2008 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV
242-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| Kia Sorento in Colorado, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2012 | 67000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2013 | 70300 | 100 | Driver's side downstream O2 sensor replaced. |
| Mar | 2013 | 71000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Kia Sorento in North Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2011 | 12000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2012 | 19700 | 0 | check engine light on and esc light on with reduced engine power. dealer replaced accelerator position sensor for code p2106 and p2138 and applied stabilant 22a. |
| Jun | 2012 | 20000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2007.5 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV
262-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| Kia Sorento in New South Wales, Australia | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2010 | 46500 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2012 | 63860 | 250 | Abs controller replacement. Light on Speed sensor N/W check engine light on Mechanic cannot clear ABS light and now check engine light on again. Will try another mechanic |
| Jun | 2012 | 67580 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Kia in North Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2010 | 70000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2011 | 75000 | 2000 | Transmission went out at 64,000 miles. Car would not go forward nor in reverse. Had to replace transmission. |
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