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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%)
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 120 repairs.
2005 Kia Sorento electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (3%)
$500 - $999 (17%)
$100 - $499 (34%)
< $100 (46%)
Chart based on 35 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
| 100000 mi US $200 |
alternator burnout driver side window inoperable |
2005 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV
turbocharged 138hp 2.5L I4 Diesel 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 117000 mi £59 |
Bearings alternator shot. Replaced alternator with second hand one from eBay. |
| 26660 mi $20 |
AC fan noisy. Repaired to prevent overheating. |
| 31000 mi $200 |
Replaced noisy alternator pulley and thinning brake pads |
| 9300 mi | Replace dashboard clock |
| 18600 mi | Repair cruise control |
| 55800 mi | Repair cruise control |
| 63240 mi R 450 |
Repair cruise control - replace sensor and clock spring |
| 74400 mi R 310 |
Air conditioning compressor failed. Replaced with refurbished unit. Air conditioning compressor failed. Replaced with refurbished unit. |
| 98740 mi R 500 |
Air conditioning compressor failed. Replaced with refurbished unit. |
| 103540 mi R 100 |
Replace front parking light Replace front parking light |
| 112380 mi R 500 |
Replace front parking light |
| 131220 mi R 700 |
Replace faulty Aircon pump clutch and pully |
| 142600 mi R 100 |
Bearing seized on A/C pump electric clutch. Clutch & Pulley replaced. |
| 160480 mi R 500 |
Aircon pump failed. Problem traced to failed fan at front of radiator, not replaced in previous repair. Pump and fan replaced, regassed. |
| 168020 mi R 280 |
Alternator not charging. Replaced regulator, diodes, bearing & alternator clutch and pulley |
2005 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV
192-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 96000 mi US $1500 |
condenser failed |
2005 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV
192-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic RWD
| 57000 mi US $500 |
Replaced alternator. |
2005 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV
192-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range
| 80000 mi US $40 |
Interior bulb and tails lights keep going out and replaced one headlight |
| 83000 mi US $350 |
Replaced altenator |
| 97000 mi US $100 |
Ac clutch |
2005 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV
192-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 104000 mi | Entire sensor system started breaking down, wiring throughout engine and entire vehicle started crumbling apart. This is not a repair problem, it's systemic, and common with the 2003-2006 Sorento. |
| 108000 mi US $300 |
Replace a/c compressor |
| 43400 mi C $800 |
vehicle was brought in as air conditioning was not blowing cold air. A/C was repaired..warranty. |
| 93000 mi US $20 |
Bought a diode to get the dome light to work in the "Door" position. It had not worked for several months. Apparently this is a common problem and the new diode fixed it. |
| 106000 mi US $230 |
The AC died some time in fall of 2009. I did not attempt to get it fixed until July 2010. Alas the attempt failed after a couple of weeks and the AC is dead again. I doubt I'll try again. |
| 159600 mi US $16 |
Replaced headlight. |
| 161000 mi US $16 |
Replaced headlight. |
| 166000 mi US $16 |
Replaced headlight. |
| 172200 mi US $20 |
I replaced the passenger side headlight. Frequent headlight replacements are a known issue with this era of Sorento. |
| 178000 mi US $25 |
Replaced drivers side headlight bulb |
| 179000 mi US $20 |
Replaced drivers side headlight |
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