2006 Kia Sorento Kia Sorento 2006

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2006 Kia Sorento repairs by problem area

Engine (24%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (22%)

Brakes and Traction Control (10%)

Suspension and Steering (6%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (30%)

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

Other (6%)

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2006 Kia Sorento transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (17%)

$100 - $499 (33%)

< $100 (50%)

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2006 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV

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

70000 mi

£450
Front prop shaft had wear so I replaced it as a precaution 

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2006 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV

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

78000 mi

£98
5 speed triptronic would not on two occasions disengage from 1st gear. Changed auto transmission fluid and disconnected battery to reset system with no further faults. 
91000 mi

£200
Automatic transmission oil cooler pipe leaking, replaced 
105000 mi

£618
Severe vibration when traveling at approx. 60 to 70mph, garage fond UJ joint on prop shaft about to collapse and would have catastrophic if done so. Garage replaced propshaft as all one unit with UJ, also replaced fluids in transfer box, automatic gearbox and from diff, car now working perfectly. 

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2006 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV

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

58000 mi 4wd not working - harness was successfully attached 
58500 mi 4wd/awd totally not working - and car did not navigate well in the snow and ice. Replaced a part to fix it. Now it is working fine. 

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2006 Kia Sorento Transmission Problems

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