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 transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (17%)

$500 - $999 (25%)

$100 - $499 (42%)

< $100 (17%)

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Chart based on 12 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

64000 mi

US $700
Rear differential was making a loud humming noise. Investigation found the bearings were pitted and the gears were etched 

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2005 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV

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

102920 mi

€150
Clutch cylinder needed to be replaced. 
103540 mi

R 100
Universal on front propshaft broke. Propshaft removed and universal joint replaced. Noise in transfer box when accelerating Noise in transfer box when accelerating Universal on front propshaft broke. Propshaft removed and universal joint replaced. 
114080 mi

R 1400
Replaced transfer box - trust bearing faulty - with spare. Sent original case out for repair, took two months. Replaced transfer box - trust bearing faulty 
119660 mi

R 2000
Noisy transfer box repaired, chain and shaft replaced. Re-installed in car. 
140120 mi Oil seal leaking on transfer case repaired in 2011. Replaced under guantee no charge. 
151280 mi

R 100
Repair transfer box electric operating motor, position sensor not working. 
106000 mi

£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. 
118000 mi

£820
Rear differential was replaced with a second hand one obtained from a scrap dealer. Replaced at a 4x4 specialist not a main dealer. 

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2005 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV

192-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic RWD

320500 mi

US $500
replaced drive shaft due worn Ujoints 2nd replacement 

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2005 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV

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

50530 mi Propshaft repair 

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2005 Kia Sorento Transmission Problems

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