Complaints
457
Crashes
31
Fires
7
Injuries
37
Fatalities
1
Recalls
0
Worst 2005 Kia Sorento Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#163 complaints
ENGINE
Avg mileage:103,033 mi
Crash-related:2
Fires:2
#246 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Avg mileage:70,215 mi
Crash-related:2
Fires:2
#344 complaints
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Avg mileage:51,021 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2005 Kia Sorento.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | 63 | 2 | 2 | 103,033 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 46 | 2 | 2 | 70,215 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 44 | — | — | 51,021 mi | |
| STEERING | 37 | 3 | 1 | 118,914 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 27 | 7 | — | 78,699 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 27 | 1 | — | 91,125 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 24 | 1 | — | 79,962 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 22 | — | — | 108,532 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 18 | — | — | 87,113 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 17 | — | — | 51,952 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 12 | — | — | 81,105 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 12 | 2 | — | 105,350 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE | 9 | — | — | 2,032 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 9 | — | — | 51,686 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 7 | 2 | — | 39,284 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 7 | — | — | 1,264,570 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 6 | 2 | — | 100,800 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 6 | 3 | — | 65,000 mi | |
| INTERIOR LIGHTING | 5 | — | 1 | 88,340 mi | |
| SEATS | 5 | 1 | — | 68,077 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 4 | 3 | — | 72,567 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS | 3 | — | — | 76,400 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 3 | — | — | 63,833 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 3 | 1 | — | 43,641 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 2 | — | — | 19,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | 2 | — | 1 | 112,000 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT | 2 | — | — | 37,000 mi | |
| PARKING BRAKE | 2 | — | — | 25,385 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 2 | — | — | 31,000 mi | |
| SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER | 2 | 1 | — | 9,175 mi |
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