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2003 Kia Sorento repairs by problem area
Engine (43%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (17%)
Brakes and Traction Control (2%)
Suspension and Steering (15%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (19%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (3%)
Other (2%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 112 repairs.
2003 Kia Sorento electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (6%)
$1000 - $2499 (6%)
$500 - $999 (11%)
$100 - $499 (44%)
< $100 (33%)
Chart based on 18 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2003 Kia Sorento
Engine not specified
| 106000 mi US $400 |
CAR RETURNED TO FACTORY FOR AIR BAG DEFECTS IDIOT LIGHT COMES ON. WHEN CAR WAS PURCHASED THE LIGHT WAS OFF BUT SINCE A YEAR IT HAS BEEN ON. KIA REPS WILL DO NOTHING EVEN THOUGH IT WAS FACTORY FIXED,KIA DOES NOT STAND BEHIND THEIR WORK |
2003 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV
turbocharged 138hp 2.5L I4 Diesel 5-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 42160 mi | Aircon thermostat fixed |
| 46460 mi | Refitting of receptacle of rear plate light. Resetting of mechanical thermostat of cabin air conditioning to minimum. |
| 57040 mi $2800 |
Halfway in a trip, the air con failed. At service it was seen that the compressor clutch was broken into pieces, leaving only the central part. Repaired for 3 hours including stuck up bolts and nuts, replacement of surplus clutch, oil, R-134? |
2003 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV
turbocharged 138hp 2.5L I4 Diesel 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 74900 mi | needed new alternator |
| 119660 mi €841 |
The car would not start I thourght it was the immo, the car was taken to main dealer 60 kilometres away, the had to replace the starter motor after after having the car for 9 Days the service was very slow |
2003 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV
192-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic RWD
| 291100 mi US $250 |
Alternator replaced. |
| 86000 mi US $470 |
ac clutch bad,complete compressor kit on order |
| 113500 mi US $50 |
O rings at both ends of suction hose right off the A/C compressor |
| 118000 mi US $120 |
Replaced suction side hose off of compressor. Had a pin hole leak. Replaced oil in compressor also. |
2003 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV
192-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic AWD w/low range
| 63000 mi | Over drive off switch failed. Was not properly repaired. |
| 67500 mi US $100 |
Recharge air conditioning. |
| 120000 mi | Needed a new A/C compressor. |
| 31000 mi US $1550 |
Discovered dealer had drained AC (both caps missing) during the 60K service. 2 weeks until hot weather to discover Never taking car back there again. Paid $200 to a repair shop to test cooling system (OK) and refill with fluid. Never going back to Kia. |
| 108500 mi C $220 |
Blower Transistor resistor, fans would not turn off. |
2003 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV
192-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 131440 mi C $350 |
Compressor was seized. |
| 75020 mi C $35 |
Low beams burn out at least every 3-4 months replaced wiring with one that was stated in a TSB- so far so good. |
| 119600 mi US $525 |
The air conditioning compressor was bad. |
| 110000 mi US $130 |
Head light bulbs also replaced |
| 144000 mi | Airbag warning light on. No diagnosis, no repair. |
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