2005 Kia Sorento Kia Sorento 2005

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2005 Kia Sorento repairs by problem area

Engine (40%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (13%)

Brakes and Traction Control (4%)

Suspension and Steering (10%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (30%)

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

Other (2%)

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2005 Kia Sorento suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (8%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (46%)

$100 - $499 (23%)

< $100 (23%)

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Chart based on 13 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2005 Kia Sorento

Engine not specified

91760 mi

C $600
Both front wheel bearings replaced. LF had been replaced 2 years earlier. 

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2005 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV

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

103580 mi

R 3000
Left front wheel bearing worn out. Also damaged the hub. Parts had to be imported from Korea. 

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2005 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV

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

104000 mi

£50
electric power steering intermited stiff caused by dodgy speed sensor. 
33480 mi

$200
Replace front wheel hub bearing because of noise on low speed (40-60) kph 
50220 mi

$30
Drivability problem. Vehicle unstable on curve and makes a sound on sudden bumps. Stabilizer bar bushing replaced. 
93000 mi

$700
Rattle and noise on approach on humps in front of vehicle. Replaced tie rod, Upper and lower arm assembly. Also replaced all brake pads, replaced fuel and air filter, oil change and replace front struts and shock absorbers. 
185320 mi

R 200
Rear shock absorber leaking oil. Replaced both 
72000 mi

£300
front wheel bearing worn and required replacing 

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2005 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV

192-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic RWD

62000 mi

US $800
front suspension strut collapse 
343800 mi

US $500
replaced all wheel bearings front and rear with abs system original rear bearings were much easier to replace than the front. front bearing worn out twice as fast as rear replaced with new hub assy i do not recommend bearing only repair 

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2005 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV

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

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2005 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV

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

43400 mi

C $800
Tech noticed oil leak on steering rack..replaced..warranty.  
97120 mi

C $32
During a visit to my mechanic, he noted the right outer tie rod in need of replacing; purchased the part and replaced myself 

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2005 Kia Sorento Suspension Problems

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