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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 transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (17%)
$500 - $999 (25%)
$100 - $499 (42%)
< $100 (17%)
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 |
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. |
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 |
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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