Complaints
382
Crashes
18
Fires
8
Injuries
14
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2006 Kia Sorento Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#167 complaints
ENGINE
Avg mileage:100,275 mi
Crash-related:3
Fires:3
#252 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Avg mileage:72,162 mi
Crash-related:1
Fires:1
#349 complaints
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Avg mileage:67,451 mi
Fires:1
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2006 Kia Sorento.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | 67 | 3 | 3 | 100,275 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 52 | 1 | 1 | 72,162 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 49 | — | 1 | 67,451 mi | |
| STEERING | 33 | 1 | — | 98,861 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 27 | — | — | 93,757 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 18 | 5 | 1 | 87,679 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 16 | 1 | — | 88,985 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 13 | — | — | 65,950 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 9 | — | — | 105,413 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 9 | — | 2 | 129,779 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 8 | — | — | 101,286 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 7 | 1 | — | 109,157 mi | |
| SEATS | 5 | 2 | — | 87,640 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 4 | — | — | 12,000 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 4 | 2 | — | 107,700 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 3 | 1 | — | 59,400 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 3 | — | — | 6,082 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 3 | — | — | 24,500 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 3 | — | — | 106,333 mi | |
| INTERIOR LIGHTING | 3 | — | — | 74,300 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC | 3 | — | — | 13,417 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | 2 | — | — | 62,500 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 2 | — | — | 34,447 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS | 2 | — | — | 87,220 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH | 2 | — | — | 65,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | 2 | — | — | 27,462 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 2 | — | — | 91,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | 2 | — | — | 8,000 mi | |
| VISIBILITY | 2 | — | — | 38,400 mi | |
| WHEELS | 2 | — | — | — |
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