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Kia Sorento repairs by problem area
Engine (26%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (10%)
Brakes and Traction Control (7%)
Suspension and Steering (13%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (29%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (9%)
Other (6%)
Chart based on 1094 repairs.
Kia Sorento engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (8%)
$1000 - $2499 (7%)
$500 - $999 (10%)
$100 - $499 (25%)
< $100 (50%)
Chart based on 227 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2017 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV
turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 47000 mi | Leaking windshield washer fluid. Dealer replaced fluid washer tank under warranty |
2017 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV
290-horsepower 3.3L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 43000 mi | crankshaft position sensor replaced |
2017 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV
185-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 4960 mi | A call of service to do at the first servive maintenance: tighten two bolts of the alternator. But the two bolts did not hold until the first maintenance leaving me at the side of the road waiting for a towing. |
2016 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV
turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 57660 mi | Oil leak. Fixed under warranty even though it had expired 3 days previously. |
2016 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV
290-horsepower 3.3L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 30000 mi US $180 |
Failure to start, again. The dealer had the car for two days and called me early on the third. Service said the battery in the key FOB was very weak and replaced it. I''ll be patient but my gut feeling is that I haven''t seen the end of this mess. |
2016 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV
290-horsepower 3.3L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 38000 mi | Oil observed under engine and transmission, looked lighter and clearer than engine oil which was being serviced at the time. Area around drain plug was clean and dry. Oil drain plug replaced by dealer. Hopefully the dealer got this right, will be keeping an eye on the oil leak. |
| 79000 mi | Small oil leak from timing chain cover, replaced gasket under factory warranty for free. |
| 58000 mi US $2701 |
Found multiple oil leaks upon inspection, via a diagnostic or KIA multi-point inspection. FEE $10 Found oil pan, timing cover, oil sender plate, and oil housing to all have leaks. Oil was coming down the top of the transmission, as well, as down the front and rear of the timing cover/engine assy. KIA also recommended spark plug replacement for $412. In addition, to OIL PRESSURE SWITCH and Pipe assy - FUEL HIGH. Paid $430.70 Service contract or power train warranty furnished and paid for a KIA LOANER and these parts Bolt-Flange O-ring Washer -injector Brkt Tip Seal - injector Backup O-ring Upper o-ring Threebond 1217 H (6) Antifreeze coolant (6) Gasket - water pump LH Gasket - water pump RH O-ring Gasket outlet LH Gasket outlet RH Seal - oil Oil seal RR Gasket -cover o-ring Resealed timing cover, oil pan assy, replaced sender gaskets, oil housing seals, ATTEMPTED de-greasing the engine |
| 14260 mi | Rough idle with a/c on.Very noticeable at times. Dealer insists its normal |
| 14260 mi | Dealer replaced alternator and tensioners relating to earlier vibration complaint. No change in operation |
| 32000 mi | Broke down on I84 in the center of a 4 lane highway on a late Friday night. Literally was almost killed. Car shuttered and, jerked, and stopped within seconds. Dealer states it is a broken fuel pump. Initially told me I just ran it out of gas. However, I had filled it up 30 min. before. Car burned entire tank gas in less then 30 miles. Just happened so Im still in angry mode. Worse, Kia couldn't find me in the roadside assistance. They answered quickly when I called but it took 20 min on the side of the highway for them to agree to send a tow truck. They still didn't see me or my VIN in their system. I was without car for 8 days. They gave me a rental. I paid nothing for anything accept a lot of aggravation. Also, the problem turned out to be a bad fuel injector. They replaced the whole system. The gas burned out the catalytic converter. That had to be replaced with entire exhaust system which melted. Fluke of a problem, not typical but it did happen. Otherwise great SUV, but I almost ended dead. |
2016 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV
185-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 48000 mi | oil light would come on sometimes, took in for oil change and they also had a recall for a valve on engine. no problem since. |
2015 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV
290-horsepower 3.3L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 2040 mi | Intermittent slight hesitation, stumbling under acceleration. Reflashed transmission, but not successful. |
| 6200 mi | Hesitation and stumbing when accelerating. Second attempt to try fix. Not successful. Dealer did not experience the problem. |
2015 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV
191-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 76500 mi | Engine blew. Bad lower engine. Covered j fee Kia extended lifetime warranty on this particular issue. |
2014 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV
290-horsepower 3.3L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 40000 mi | intermittently failing to start. push start button into acc. mode put foot on brake which is very tight, move gear shift out of park and back into park, push start button and it starts |
2014 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV
290-horsepower 3.3L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 124836 mi C $607 |
Diagnostic overhaul to see if vehicle was still viable. Leaking Rad, had bad clamp. |
| 35000 mi | Emissions: gas cap was not properly sealing. It no longer clicked upon reinsertion after fill up. |
| 8000 mi | Engine would intermittently stumble on freeway especially on first drive of the day. My dealer diagnosed the problem as the low pressure fuel pump and replaced it. Engine consistently misses on cold (overnight) start for approximately a minute and then runs normal. My dealer diagnosed this as a defective fuel injector. They ordered the parts and replaced the fuel injector. |
| 31000 mi | Slight engine lugging, vibration, and "miss" sensation at various speeds 25-60 mph, but only if engine RPM is in the 1500-2000 range. Noticed on multiple Sorentos. Dealer checked fuel pressure, etc., and determined no failing parts. |
| 40920 mi | Leak on front exhaust; The exhaust system has been replaced. |
2014 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV
191-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Does not heat in cold weather intermittently. Dash gauge will only move half way to normal reading at highway speed and will drop lower as speed decreases. And when blower is turned up, gauge goes even lower. | |
| 10000 mi | Does not heat in cold weather intermittently. |
| 103500 mi US $60 |
Replaced spark plugs with new Denso Iridium which were OEM for the 2.4 Theta GDI. Old plugs wore normally, no problems noted. |
| 28300 mi | On December 27,2016 my Kia Sorento stalled at 42mph while accelerating from a traffic light. I pulled off of the busy highway, narrowly avoiding a catastrophic accident. After diagnosis, I was told my engine was seized up/destroyed. |
| 96000 mi | Compression testing of engine due to excessive condensation coming from exhaust coupled with engine clatter on start-up. |
| 118000 mi US $78 |
Replaced the MAP sensor to remedy engine light |
2013 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV
276-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 37000 mi | Check engine light. Diagnosed 'Intake slid valve failure'. Dealer replaced. |
2013 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV
276-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 5000 mi | Replaced idler pulley and water pump. |
| 22000 mi | Car would shut off when idling at a stop with the AC running, the idle had to be adjusted. |
2013 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV
191-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 45200 mi | Chk engine light on for emissions leak. Leak couldnt be found. |
| 45880 mi | 2 bearings rotated in bearing journals. new engine installed |
| 57000 mi | Valve cover had been seeping oil for years. Dealer relaxed it for free under warranty. |
2013 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV
191-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 25000 mi | Engine vibrated at idle while a/c running. ECUADOR was updated. |
| 125000 mi US $300 |
known problem with Sorento engine. thrown rod. engine was totaled. Kia replaced at no cost even though it was out of warranty. Starter motor was also shot, I paid for that to be replaced. |
2013 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV
175-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 35000 mi | car would lose power while driving then be ok for a little and do it again. next day hard start and check engine light came on. replaced fuel pump. |
| 112 mi | Kia replacing entire Engine under warranty due to excessive oil usage 2+ quarts in 1000 mi |
2012 Kia Sorento
Engine not specified
| 64300 mi | knocking in motor - replaced short block |
| 58000 mi | having issues with car stuttering intermittently while driving - dealer could not replicate - not fixed |
2012 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV
276-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 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. |
| 117800 mi R 7000 |
The no 4 injector was totally damaged and could not be repaired and had to be replaced this was after rust was found in the diesel pump |
| 35000 mi US $3500 |
worst choice in my life. oil leaking between engine and transmission. |
| 82500 mi US $300 |
Had to replace a pulley and a belt. |
2012 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV
276-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 25800 mi | Idler pulley (noise) for the transmission, was fully functional. Replaced under warranty. |
| 43400 mi | It is running terribly since it came back and sputters upon starting. For the a long time it doesn't seem to be in gear when running. The part has not failed so I have no correct answer to that question. |
| 8000 mi | Check engine light due to bad sensor - Awaiting repair parts |
| 22800 mi | Sorento stalling without reason. Dealer unable to determine reason for stalling. |
| 8000 mi | Accelerator sensor malfunction |
| 27200 mi | oil pan gasket leaking, gasket replaced |
| 4960 mi | faulty fuel pump and sensor repaired under warranty failure of replacement fuel pump |
| 3000 mi | Drivetrain thump which could be felt upon starting engine. Apparently common to this vehicle. |
| 60000 mi | Engine intermittently failed to start; starter would not activate. Loose/bad connection was found, treated with dielectric grease & re-seated. |
| 95000 mi US $300 |
Replaced inhibitor switch in attempt to fix intermittent failure to start. |
| 13640 mi | Service engine light came up and vehicle slow down until complete stop. Need to shut down the engine and re-start. Will redo randomly. Service bulletin called for bad program but trottle body actuator was replaced under bulletin revision. |
| 16000 mi | idler pulley noisy when acelerating |
2012 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV
191-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 26200 mi | Leaking oil pan. Replaced the oil pan under warrantee. |
2012 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV
191-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 4800 mi | Took vehicle for 1st scheduled maint. Had loud clicking sound. Dealer said catastrophic failure in the engine. Metal bits in the oil & elsewhere, engine seized twice while they had it. Replaced the block & rebuilt. traded it in. Took vehicle for 1st scheduled maint. Had loud clicking sound. Dealer said catastrophic failure in the engine. Metal bits in the oil & elsewhere, engine seized twice while they had it. Replaced the block & rebuilt. traded it in. |
2012 Kia Sorento 4-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 92000 mi | Block replaced. Cam replaced. Oil pump sensor replaced. Metal chips found. |
2011 Kia Sorento
Engine not specified
| 1000 mi | Engine overheated resulting in coolant overflow. Towed to dealer. In repair for 1 week -found coolant in engine oil. Flushed 3 times, all hoses replaced & new thermostat placed. |
| 3200 mi | Went to dealer for routine oil change--tech found anti-freeze in the oil again. They checked head gasket-concluded no problem. Ordered Anti freeze/oil filter and installed.Dealer not sure the problem will reoccur. |
| 3000 mi | Transmission jolt occured while traveling down the interstate. KIA says this was due to outdated software. They upgraded the software and said no transmission damage occured. |
2011 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV
276-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 107000 mi US $200 |
Accessory belt tensioner |
| 43700 mi | Fan belt tensioner wore out |
| 47100 mi | ECM UPDATE, FUEL DOOR TSB OPERATION UPGRADE |
| 22100 mi | Fuel sensors and wiring harness failure caused misfire and poor running. Entire harness replaced as well as all electrical components of fuel system. |
| 47200 mi US $600 |
Oil leak found during major service. Looks like head gasket issue. |
| 6150 mi | CEL Code P2422Evap System Valve stuck closed. Replaced 31430-0W000 Valve under warranty. CEL Code P2422 Evap System Valve stuck closed. Used compressed air on a hose, cleared code CEL Code P2422 Evap System Valve stuck closed. Replaced 31430-0W000 Valce- Canister Close. Cleared code. |
2011 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV
276-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 75000 mi US $225 |
Changed drive belt |
| 6200 mi | Slow engine oil leak (4-5 drops/day). Defect in silicon gasket application left too little or bubbled silicon at leak site that eventually broke down. Dealer mechanic re-caulked leak site with new silicon gasket material. No further leak. |
| 9300 mi C $70 |
Slow engine oil leak from September 2010 service reappeared(4-5 drops/day). Suspect defect in silicon gasket application. In for oil change - have to book a separate one day appointment for dealer to trace/fix oil leak problem. |
| 66220 mi C $100 |
Engine light comes on and off sporadically. Code P0200A (VVT Sensor). Dealer not able to solve problem in approx. 1 year. No performance issues - just the light. Many parts have been replaced. Light still comes on. Still trying to fix. |
| 42160 mi | While driving at approx 60 kmh, vehicle lost power, service engine light on. Engine stopped. Pulled over, engine restarted, vehicle into limp mode. Close by dealer. Problem - throttle body replaced. Since, fuel economy vastly improved. |
| 50840 mi | Oil Leak from oil pressure sending unit. The dealership stated they just received a technical service bulletin to commence replacement of the units. They say if it hadn't have leaked, it would have been replaced at the next service. |
| 76000 mi US $168 |
Serpentine belt worn Replaced |
| 33500 mi | Engine oil leak. Leak was repaired by replacing gasket. Work completed by Dealer under warranty. |
| 29000 mi | Oil leak, Dealer resealed Oil pan, coveredrnunder warranty |
| 44000 mi | Car when cold and shifted into reverse engages immediately. Shifted into D from N/P and foot off brake, takes 1/2-1 second to move forward/engage. When Car is warm, no delay going from N/P to D/R. Dealer said this is normal... |
| 12000 mi | replaced knock sensor |
| 13000 mi | replaced throttle body, then had to flash computer. failed to correct the problem |
| 100000 mi US $200 |
Had to replace leaking/failing water pump. Common issue with Kia's >100k miles. Took me and my friend about 4+ hours to do it, and it was pretty difficult due to placement of the pump on the side of the engine bay. |
| 16000 mi | Intermittent starting issue with push button start. Bad break sensor was the problem. |
| 60140 mi | replace the engine, had metal shavings inside |
2011 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV
175-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 39000 mi | After three trips in which they couldn't replicate a loss of power problem or pull any codes, they replaced the ignition coil pack and electronic throttle body. |
| 44800 mi | Replace gas pedal, ECU; didn't fix problem, so replaced brake lamps. very odd. Then said the throttle body has a known problem with armature, and replaced it. Then sent factory tech, replaced harness. |
| 67000 mi | Problem returned in September. Engine would cut out unexpectedly for a second or two, idiot lights would flicker, engine would usually come back quickly, but sudden deceleration was unnerving. Traded car. |
| 29000 mi | Check engine light on & read, parts ordered for emissions. |
| 83000 mi US $490 |
Ignition switch (key tumbler) |
| 5000 mi | the wiring harness was replaced after coming loose while driving. It felt like the transmission fell out of the car. Since the repair was done there is no problem with that aspect of the vehicle but, the front struts are still making noise |
| 59700 mi | oil pan gasket was leaking. The dealer changed the oil pan gasket and oil. |
| 6000 mi | Engine oil leak. Dripping from filter. I thought it was a filter mount problem. They said engine cover leaking. Repaired. Still leaking. |
| 16000 mi | Engine cover still leaking oil when traded. |
| 5000 mi | Transmission would unexpectedly slam in to 4th with a loud bang. Car would have to be restarted to get out of 4th. Dealer updated TCM and PCM (computers). |
2011 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV
175-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 2000 mi | Update computer. |
| 9000 mi | Push start quit working. Had to have car towed to dealer. Brake switch replaced. |
| 5000 mi | Purge sensor control valve went bad. Ordered new part for replacement to be installed next week under warranty. Purge sensor control valve installed |
| 5000 mi | check engine light came on and I was told they had to reset the computer according to a TSB that the manufacturer issued. |
| 9920 mi | Small oil leak. Dealer repaired under warranty |
| 15500 mi | Whining noise caused by abnormal wear on tensioner pulley assembly. Replaced by shop |
| 9000 mi | Engine leaking oil, problem seems to be finally identified, waiting to get pieces next week for repair |
2011 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV
175-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 5100 mi US $20 |
The oil pan was leaking. |
2011 Kia Sorento 4-door
6-cylinder automatic AWD
| 35100 mi | The ECO chip went out |
| 43000 mi | Eco chip was bad, replaced. |
2008 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV
turbocharged 168hp 2.5L I4 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 10000 mi | Cruise control wouldn't stay engaged. Software update under warranty. |
| 19300 mi | While car was in was advised of a service campaign to update ECU for turbo speed control. Wasn't aware of anything from driving the car. |
| 47620 mi | Oil leak from intercooler pipe |
2008 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV
turbocharged 168hp 2.5L I4 Diesel 5-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 101060 mi | Asked for quote on turbo, injectors and head gasket. Was not be able to give a quote. Not the best mechanics here in Spain |
| 30000 mi | Noticed no turbo power on pulling away. Dealer checked it out and replaced primary fuel pump and fuel filter assembly. Now running like a bird again! |
| 42000 mi £1250 |
Turbo failure |
2008 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV
262-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| 32000 mi | Throttle position sensor replaced. |
| 52700 mi US $50 |
O2 sensor failed |
2008 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV
242-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 36000 mi | Vehicle slammed into gear. Low idle, sometimes failed to start on first attempt. |
| 59000 mi US $346 |
1 week after warranty expired check engine light cam on, Oxygen Sensor had to be replaced |
2008 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV
242-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 70200 mi US $100 |
Driver's side downstream O2 sensor replaced. |
| 83000 mi US $1000 |
right downstream O2 sensor was replaced engine/transmission operating in reduced power/limp home mode. accelerator position sensor replaced |
| 105000 mi US $800 |
Timing cover and oil pan leaking oil |
| 19300 mi | check engine light on and esc light on with reduced engine power. dealer replaced accelerator position sensor for code p2106 and p2138 and applied stabilant 22a. |
2007.5 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV
262-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 63860 mi A $250 |
Speed sensor N/W check engine light on |
2007 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV
turbocharged 168hp 2.5L I4 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 151360 mi $2000 |
Engine overheated and caused the need for an engine job to be done. I also changed the turbo-charger. |
| 37200 mi | Leaking sump gasket |
| 39060 mi | Turned out to be gasket leak at turbo mount, awaiting parts. |
2007 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV
turbocharged 168hp 2.5L I4 Diesel 5-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 88000 mi | Sump corrosion causing oil leak. Although 18 months outside of warranty all work completed free by Kia main dealer. Had to wait for part to be delivered from Korea over Christmas period. |
2007 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV
262-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 54000 mi US $700 |
throttle position sensor in the gas pedal was bad, and a rear wheel speed sensor , too. Both replaced at the dealer, for a fee 50% higher than industry standards, according to the internet. |
| 62000 mi US $200 |
Took in for check engine, ABS, and ESC lights. KIA has 10/100,000 miles powertrain warranty, and 5/60,000 everything else. Dealer said vehicle speed sensor and clockspring needs replacing, and neither is covered, Will do owner repair. |
| 67000 mi US $45 |
Replaced speed sensor. Took about 10 min to replace. |
2007 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV
262-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 17000 mi | Engine light on- needed Oxygen Sensor- Warranty |
| 90000 mi US $2600 |
Check Engine light came on. Faulty Intake Manifold and bad front struts. Intake manifold was $1700 to fix. The dealer wanted almost double. It was very reliable prior to this issue. KIA offered no help to discount parts. |
| 96000 mi US $820 |
Exhaust Flex Pipe, $130 |
| 126100 mi $2500 |
The Radiator was serviced and the Radiator hoses were changed. In an earlier repair trip another hose was replaced. Engine now making noises, unclear if related. |
| 142600 mi $4000 |
Engine had overheated and was replaced. The engine had an oil leak and was worked on. Evidently this work was not proper and then the engine overheated. Repeated repairs did not correct the problem. Changing the engine resolved the problem. |
| 166160 mi $3000 |
Engine was noise and some smoke was coming out of the exhaust pipe. The engine had been replaced and evidently the shop did not put in the engine properly. As such the vehicle was taken to another garage where the problem was identified and corrected. The injectors were changed as well as the piston rings changes. |
2006 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV
turbocharged 138hp 2.5L I4 Diesel 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 72000 mi | Tank Delamination (paint inside the fuel tank to peel off) causing the pickup filter inside the fuel tank to block, known problem with Sorento models btw 2003-2009. Kia replaced fuel tank FOC. |
2006 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV
192-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range
| 102000 mi US $268 |
Complete belt change out. |
| 49000 mi US $3500 |
The the crankshaft pulley bolt sheered of in the crankshaft (Unable to remove the bolt from the crank) |
| 162000 mi US $250 |
Burst heater hose, spewed coolant into cabin. Local shop replaced broken hose and top radiator hose identified as likely to fail next. |
| 167000 mi US $883 |
Multiple faults with the intake manifold and induction system. Replaced with new one. Works fine now. |
2006 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV
192-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 33000 mi | In late summer 2011 engine light signaled problem.Dealer replaced transmission wire -assures top dead center position- Owner paid full cost because original warrantee had run out one month previous. Hence low mileage driver is penalized.BOO |
| 45200 mi US $800 |
All belts were replaced & serpentine |
| 42300 mi US $300 |
Replacement of 2 flex pipes on exhaust system & brackets |
| 55300 mi | Car wouldn't idle properly, would rev up @ 1500 RPM instead of 800-900. AC stopped blowing cold air. |
2005.5 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV
turbocharged 138hp 2.5L I4 Diesel 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 91440 mi R 235 |
Fuel pick up stripped and cleaned, new fuel filter fitted. Caused by fuel tank delamination. Problem still exists. Will contain with frequent filter changes. |
| 94440 mi | Vehicle inspected by Kia,they have agreed to replace delaminating fuel tank, new fuel filters, service 2 injectors, free of charge. Vehicle booked in for 7/4/15. Fault found while carrying out maintenance. Fuel tank, fuel filter replaced under delamination problem as promised previously. Injectors said to be un-serviceable, but re-fitted and running fine |
| 108500 mi R 9500 |
Mechanic damaged fuel system pump, reconditioned. fuel system flushed, air leak cured. |
2005 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV
turbocharged 138hp 2.5L I4 Diesel 5-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 44000 mi £343 |
Blocked fuel system and fuel pump. Fuel pump removes and cleaned, fuel lines flushed, fuel filter replaced. |
| 108500 mi R 500 |
Replaced heater core inder dash. |
2005 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV
turbocharged 138hp 2.5L I4 Diesel 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 107000 mi £80 |
replaced idler pulley of aux belt. installed super locker mod to override the tod system if needed. |
| 79980 mi R 88 |
Replace top radiator hose after hose split Replace top radiator hose after hose split |
| 119020 mi R 20 |
Replace leaking water hoses Replaced worn turbocharger Replaced worn turbocharger Replace leaking water hoses |
| 143600 mi R 250 |
Fuel tank lining disintegrated and clogged diesel filter causing power loss and engine check light. Tank inside stripped, cleaned and flushed. Fuel lines flushed and filters replaced. |
| 157480 mi R 160 |
EGR valve sticking open causing black smoke and power loss. Inlet manifold removed and cleaned, blanking plate fitted to EGR pipe. |
| 171120 mi R 200 |
4 broken studs on exhaust manifold. All studs and nuts replaced. |
| 173600 mi R 15 |
Top radiator hose leaking, replaced |
| 73460 mi $400 |
Knocking engine noise on the timing chain cover. Replaced timing chain, chain tensioner and timing chain guide. |
| 110360 mi €600 |
New clutch assembly installed, due to slipping clutch. |
2005 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV
192-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 89000 mi US $550 |
replaced radiator |
| 101000 mi US $75 |
radiator reservoir cracked, replaced |
| 105000 mi US $1528 |
bad water pump, also replaced timing belt |
| 105000 mi | engine skipping, cam tensioners worn, replaced at no charge |
2005 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV
192-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic RWD
| 127000 mi US $250 |
Replacement of head gasket and seals for oil leakage. Replacement of spark plugs. |
| 47000 mi US $200 |
Accelerator cable was fraying inside its sheath, causing erratic pedal movement. |
| 48000 mi US $10 |
throttle plate carbon deposits. Dealer claimed to clean and lubricate. |
| 132000 mi US $120 |
It would start to overheat, shut down and I found that the nipple on top of radiator was broke off and had a screw inserted,the hose was also plugged, the y on back of eng.was melted,no water,replaced radiator,Y and a few lines and it's ok. |
| 140000 mi US $1350 |
Radiator hoses needed replacement along with water pump. Plus oil system needed help. Old age. |
2005 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV
192-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range
| 76880 mi R 300 |
Crankshaft bolt came loose 1800 km after major service was done. Cause:Old crankshaft bolt was re-used although the procedure states that bolt must be replaced when removed!! |
| 80000 mi US $40 |
Replaced lower radiator hose |
| 97000 mi US $200 |
crank sprocket replaced. Overheating/Replaced reservoir. Seam on orig reservoir separated. Overheating: Could not locate problem Overheating/Replaced hose clamps. Overheating/Replaced water pump. |
| 97000 mi | Overheated now wont start. Can't locate problem. Car has been sitting for a month after having continued overheating, replaced all possible problematic parts w/o resolution. Won't start post water pump. |
2005 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV
192-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 80000 mi US $2 |
Crankshaft pulley bolt, broke in half, caused a lot of damage water pump, and so on. KIA should recall this part as it as happens a lot to Kia Sorento, all years it cost me $1474 to fix this mess,for a $ 10.00 part. |
| 109740 mi C $45 |
Replaced the tensioner pulley for the alternator belt (was beginning to make a squealing sound) |
| 90200 mi US $2200 |
Loss of coolant due to bad design of system. New heads, pistons, bearings,r&r of block, new timing belt, bolt. New temp sensors. Water coolant line failed at tank. Sensor not able to measure temp due to poor design location. |
| 91000 mi | Crankcase sensor failed. Purchased new to be installed shortly. |
| 91500 mi | ECM & eng fuse relay box replaced. AC/ high switch causing blown fuses in INJ fuse. Issue is endemic to kia sorento 2003-2006 shows DTC CODE OF crankcase sensor. ECM CONTINUES TO EXHIBIT UNUSUAL SIDE EFFECTS AFTER ENG ISSUE AS NOTED IN PAST Parts replaced. ECM and Fuse relay |
| 127000 mi US $215 |
Replaced both flex pipes in the exhaust. Removed and welded in new flex pipes. |
| 139000 mi US $800 |
Check Engine Light. Purge valve needed replaced. Leaking hose in vapor recovery system repaired |
| 160800 mi US $2100 |
Leak in the gas tank at a seam |
| 197600 mi US $240 |
Coolant leaking from hose at rear of engine compartment |
| 211500 mi US $160 |
Radiator and upper hose replaced |
2005 Kia Sorento 4-door
turbocharged 4-cylinder diesel automatic 4WD
| 79600 mi | ok was diagnosed with tank delamination! replaced tank cleaned fuel lines replaced fuel filter after replacing tank the car then kept stalling again and became hard to start. they checked for injector problems and changed only one injector! they kept it for over a month but now it doesn't start. will try a diesel specialist to get it fixed. |
| 81000 mi £250 |
turns out i had a faulty injector dump valve this was my fault!! the kia garage had the car 1.5 months and couldnt sort this out!! these specialists did the job in one day back on the road better than ever! |
2004.5 Kia Sorento 4-door
6-cylinder automatic AWD
| 155000 mi A $1 |
Many problems. Crank shaft pulley, crank bolt (old one sheared off and had to be extracted), cam angle sensor, crank angle sensor, timing belt... Car died while driving. |
2004 Kia Sorento
Engine not specified
| 158000 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!!! |
| 90000 mi US $45 |
There was a leak in the coolant plastic reservoir. Replaced with a better factory replacement. |
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
| 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 |
| 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. |
| 121000 mi US $360 |
Had to replace radiator. |
2004 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV
192-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic AWD w/low range
| 127000 mi US $400 |
a hose keeps failing out or not staying |
| 127000 mi | engine blew up |
| 74000 mi US $386 |
y pipe was cracked |
| 75000 mi | evac system |
| 77000 mi US $250 |
water pump; also replaced all belts and hoses since most of labor already paid for |
2004 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV
192-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 81220 mi C $370 |
replaced coolant reservoir (cracked) |
| 85500 mi US $100 |
heater hose leak |
| 109300 mi US $500 |
Radiator tank split |
| 122800 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. |
| 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. |
2003 Kia Sorento
Engine not specified
| 120000 mi | Major engine failure while driving - car quit. Car dealer says needs new engine. Will junk out - too much problems with this car since the get go. |
| 44000 mi US $950 |
Crankshaft sensor failed. Replaced by dealer. Timing belt replaced at same time as preventative measure. |
| 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. |
2003 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV
turbocharged 138hp 2.5L I4 Diesel 5-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 56420 mi | No more engine off during bumps after replacement of fuel filter with sensor receptacle. Previous filter lacked attachment point for sensor, so the sensor got bumped around. Mechanic's opinion that the actuator needs replacement is not correct). |
| 58280 mi $700 |
upon leaving the garage, engine stopped. Restarted and started the 3rd time, with the engine check up indicated. The computer indicated something like: u0002 high speed can bus performance. mechanic just said he just disabled the same? |
| 60140 mi $4000 |
Solenoid valve assembly, otherwise known as actuator for the crdi. The old part was already sensitive to shock that when hurdling potholes at high speed, the engine sounds choked, losing power. After turning engine off, power is restored as reported earlier, I replaced the solenoid valve assembly with new replacement from mobis, costing Php4000. Presto, the problem is solved! No more of the "ngorrrrk" sound of the engine after turning off, no more engine choking after shock |
| 68820 mi $1700 |
Removal of fuel pump assembly. Draining fuel. Cleaning of tank. Removing black gelatin-like residues (about 1 cup) inside the pump assembly. Blowing fuel lines clear. Replaced with clean diesel and a new fuel filter. CHECK ENGINE sign off and no more fuel starve stops. |
| 70060 mi $1000 |
removal, cleaning re-installation of exhaust gas recirculation valve. |
2003 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV
turbocharged 138hp 2.5L I4 Diesel 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 94240 mi $800 |
water coolant overflow when the engine getting hot but temperature meter is below half level |
| 101000 mi $4035 |
WATER COME OUT FROM COOLING TANK |
| 108500 mi | top overhaul |
| 109120 mi $1456 |
water mix up with the engine oil |
| 72520 mi €207 |
the engine light came on and I had to limp home over 10 miles I had to restart 20 times breakdown assistance collected the car from my home took it to KIA dealer 50miles away I picked it up next day |
| 80600 mi €214 |
car would not start towed to dealer,put it on the computer no joy they changed fuel fillter last one fitted 6mths ago car started after six turns ,pressure tested fuel line car started straight away. I returned home to France on the second day I tried to start the car and not response the car was towed to a local garage they could not fix it then towed to a Kia dealer , they found the problem I needed three fuel injectors reconditioned |
| 86180 mi €140 |
I had to replace the header tank |
| 111600 mi €250 |
fuel blockage. I think it was a new filter plus something to do with the sensors it kept stopping every 100 metres. |
2003 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV
192-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic RWD
| 118000 mi US $700 |
Replaced leaking valve cover gaskets. |
| 118000 mi US $10 |
P/S idler pulley was noisy. Bought new bearing and replaced by pressing out old and pressing in new. |
| 118300 mi US $10 |
A/C idler pulley was noisy. Bought new bearing and replaced by pressing out old and pressing in new. Outcome: Repaired |
| 120000 mi | P0125 code. Slow warm up. Suspected stuck open thermostat. Removed thermostat and found small piece of old radiator drain plug that broke off. It was stuck in the open position. Removed, tested and returned to service. |
| 145000 mi | Clean fuel tank |
| 89000 mi | Died while driving due to fuel system problem. On the way to having it checked out for the first problem, plastic hose bracket broke off radiator. Would have to replace entire radiator. Selling dealer let me trade it rather than have it fixed. |
| 304000 mi US $550 |
Valve cover and manifold gaskets. |
2003 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV
192-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic AWD w/low range
| 61000 mi US $770 |
timing belt replacement, front differential serviced - shudder from front end when turning. front brakes replaced and rotors surfaced |
| 91760 mi C $1200 |
Intake repaired by dealer. There were no signs of an issue, but they wanted to do the repair to prevent possible engine damage. |
| 230000 mi US $150 |
Exhaust system repair |
| 74000 mi US $330 |
Two exhaust hangers rusted off, and the additional weight of the exhaust system on both (there are two on this vehicle) flex tubes caused them to flex and rust apart. Saved close to 1K over having the dealer replace parts, by reusing good components! |
| 91140 mi C $330 |
Check engine light came on - Diagnosed as a faulty throttle position sensor. No after market parts available so a new one was ordered from Kia. Part arrived four days later and was quickly installed. Problem solved. |
| 85560 mi C $300 |
Sorento stalled in an intersection and would not start - had towed to favourite mechanic - said it was possibly fuel pump but didn't want to replace parts without being sure and since it was running so well at the time, decided to trade for a new one. |
| 97340 mi C $450 |
Crank sensor went and left me stranded |
| 75000 mi £95 |
Exhaust front pipe flexible blown.replacement welded in by exhaust specialist. |
| 99000 mi | Cracked/broken offside exhaust manifold.New manifold and heat shield fitted. |
| 100500 mi £3100 |
Crankshaft pulley bolt sheared. Replacement engine required. Also replaced radiator. |
| 101300 mi | Original repair in June was poorly carried out and crankshaft bearings failed after 1000miles.Crankshaft was unrepairable and a low mileage secondhand engine was fitted.This engine seized after 40 miles.The car is still in the repairshop! new crankshaft and bearings. |
2003 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV
192-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 73000 mi US $300 |
Replaced radiator, hoses, gaskets and cap |
| 48400 mi | Warranty replacement of gas cap. Symptom: Check Engine light came on after brief engine stumble. Next morning it ran very roughly then normally after a restart. Code scan indicated a small emissions system problem. Dealer said tighten gas cap correctly. |
| 110000 mi US $130 |
Code indicating emission problem for sensors Bank 1 & 2. Owner decided Catalytic Converter needed replacement. |
| 127000 mi |
| 167000 mi US $83 |
Spark plugs |
| 68900 mi US $90 |
the fuse for the fuel pump burned out and was replaced |
| 93000 mi C $800 |
plastic heater hose section broke exhast hanger rusted and caused the y pipe to flex and crack - replaced |
| 93000 mi C $600 |
Change plugs change out 1 coil rad flush |
| 117800 mi C $498 |
cam angle sensor |
2003 Kia Sorento 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 4WD
| 87000 mi US $550 |
Turned ignition key off, pulled out key, car continued running. Had to pull main fuse and battery to turn car off. |
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