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2004 Kia Sorento repairs by problem area
Engine (54%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (9%)
Brakes and Traction Control (3%)
Suspension and Steering (14%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (8%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (3%)
Other (9%)
Chart based on 65 repairs.
2004 Kia Sorento engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (19%)
$1000 - $2499 (6%)
$500 - $999 (10%)
$100 - $499 (39%)
< $100 (26%)
Chart based on 31 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2004 Kia Sorento
Engine not specified
| 157000 mi | The infamous crankshaft bolt failure. A repair was attempted but was unsuccessful. The cost was covered by the shop as a blessing. The shop won't take accountability, but I believe the previous repair/re-installation of the crankshaft bolt and associated parts was done improperly. The timing belt failed causing the interference engine to seize... turning it into junk!!! |
| 102000 mi US $268 |
Complete belt change out. |
2004 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV
192-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed manual RWD
| 90000 mi US $100 |
replaced the y fitting that sits in the back of the engine. It runs from the coolant reserve then spits to the rear of the engine and the firewall. When the y adapter breaks you must replace all three hoses. y fitting and coolant replaced |
2004 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV
192-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 85240 mi A $250 |
Heater hose fitting into block failed (plastic! - perished) requiring replacement at my cost as the veh is out of warranty. Took 3 days for Kia to provide the part to my repairer. |
2004 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV
192-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic RWD
| 121000 mi US $360 |
Had to replace radiator. |
| 82800 mi US $3000 |
ICV recall...butterfly screw came loose and damaged the number 6 valves and piston head. Had to take engine apart to find out about the recall. Had head resurfaced, new gaskets, new ICV and put back together. After ICV was replaced, the engine was in safe mode and chewed up 1/4 tank of gas for 60 miles. We were told that all 3 cat converters were toast. $1600 thru shop, quoted $4000+ thru dealer. Should be done 4 more business days. |
| 92000 mi US $400 |
Timing was off and shop replaced belt and fixed it. A day later it went back into the shop because the passenger side head gasket is blown. |
| 89000 mi | engine is stalling (2X) within driving a mile after cold start. Could not restart for at least an hour. Dealer says they can not duplicate problem and vehicle checks out ok. Left dealer and it almost stalled. |
| 89000 mi US $541 |
took vehicle to mechanic and they replaced the crankshaft position sensor |
2004 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV
192-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic AWD w/low range
| 74000 mi US $386 |
y pipe was cracked |
| 75000 mi | evac system |
| 75800 mi US $250 |
water pump; also replaced all belts and hoses since most of labor already paid for |
| 127000 mi US $400 |
a hose keeps failing out or not staying |
| 127000 mi | engine blew up |
| 68900 mi US $90 |
the fuse for the fuel pump burned out and was replaced |
2004 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV
192-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 88300 mi US $1000 |
Car very difficult to start. Just had the dealer replace all three coils and tune up. Cost over $1,000 incl tax. Now starting problem after tune up. Dealet wants $80 to even check the car out. |
| 88600 mi US $4500 |
Coolant overflow canister cracked again. Just replaced a year ago by Kia dealer. |
| 111360 mi | Butterfly screw came loose and damaged head, valves and pistons. Still waiting for decision from AWN insurance, will need to ask about KIA recall. Only had the car for 2 months |
| 112260 mi A $1865 |
Used car dealer paid 4000 for replacement 2nd hand engine and I paid the rest |
| 148780 mi A $4800 |
Big end bearing. Replaced engine with reconditioned one |
| 155900 mi A $3020 |
Harmonic balancer bolt came loose number of items damaged, three ignition coils and all leads replaced. |
| 85500 mi US $100 |
heater hose leak |
| 109300 mi US $500 |
Radiator tank split |
| 90000 mi US $45 |
There was a leak in the coolant plastic reservoir. Replaced with a better factory replacement. |
| 83000 mi US $377 |
replaceed y pipe and gaskets |
| 85674 mi US $100 |
fuel tank leaked and sending unit rusted Replaced fuel tank and fuel sending unit |
| 146500 mi US $50 |
Front exhaust y pipe flex section removed and replaced. |
| 81220 mi C $370 |
replaced coolant reservoir (cracked) |
| 134540 mi R 22000 |
Repair injectors and wiring harness Engine big end bearing failure |
| 143080 mi R 26000 |
Crankshaft broke on no 2 Big end journal due to improper machining on the previous repair. Engine was rebuilt, and the crankshaft replaced. |
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