2005 KIA SORENTO — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
457
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
6
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2005 KIA SORENTO
The 2005 KIA SORENTO has received a total of 457 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 6 technical service bulletins have been issued by Kia America, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine (63 complaints), Electrical System (46 complaints), and Exterior Lighting (44 complaints).
Recalls for the 2005 KIA SORENTO
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2005 KIA SORENTO. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2005 KIA SORENTO
457 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2005 KIA SORENTO. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
Vehicle's rear end bolts rusted through had to replace the rear-end, we also had a 2004 that the frame rusted and broke in half, and the rear-end rusted out on it too. It was said it was caused by a design flaw that wouldn't allow the water to drain properly. They have recalls on it in the uk and other countries.
Vehicle's rear end bolts rusted through had to replace the rear-end, we also had a 2004 that the frame rusted and broke in half, and the rear-end rusted out on it too. It was said it was caused by a design flaw that wouldn't allow the water to drain properly. They have recalls on it in the uk and other countries.
Vehicle's rear end bolts rusted through had to replace the rear-end, we also had a 2004 that the frame rusted and broke in half, and the rear-end rusted out on it too. It was said it was caused by a design flaw that wouldn't allow the water to drain properly. They have recalls on it in the uk and other countries.
I am experiencing a recurring issue with gas backflow at the gas pump, whereby gasoline expulses back out of the nozzle and onto my hands and clothing. It happens every time.
When driving there was a clunking noise and then the steering was hard to steer and the battery light came on & had to have it towed to find out that the harmonic balancer bolt broke. There are hundreds of complaints online about this same issue happening with these engines as this is a poor design. This is a safety hazard and very dangerous since you loose the steering and should be recalled.
Safety Rating for the 2005 KIA SORENTO
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2005 KIA SORENTO in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2005 KIA SORENTO
Kia America, Inc. has issued 6 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2005 KIA SORENTO. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
KT-2008120901 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
KIA: HEAD LIGHT BULB LIFE CONCERN. THERE MAY BE CONCERNS OF SHORT HEADLAMP BULB LIFE IN VEHICLES. A NEW RESISTIVE WIRE HARNESS HAS BEEN INTRODUCED TO EXTEND THE LIFE OF THE LOW BEAM BULBS. *PE
008 — FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
WHEEL GUARD REPLACEMENT TO PREVENT DIRT, ICE AND SNOW FROM ACCUMULATING ON THE EVAPORATIVE SYSTEM AIR FILTER. *TT
81 — EQUIPMENT
NEW SPECIAL SERVICE TOOL (SST) KIT. *TT
83 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
KEY GETS STUCK IN THE IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER. *TT
010 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
NEW 5-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. *TT
76 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
NEW NAME & MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FOR EVAP CANISTER VENT FILTER. KIA TECHNICIAN TIMES. *TT
NHTSA Investigations for the 2005 KIA SORENTO
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the KIA SORENTO
- 2003 KIA SORENTO — 421 complaints
- 2004 KIA SORENTO — 341 complaints
- 2005 KIA SORENTO (current)
- 2006 KIA SORENTO — 382 complaints
- 2007 KIA SORENTO — 224 complaints
- 2008 KIA SORENTO — 317 complaints
- 2009 KIA SORENTO — 79 complaints
- 2010 KIA SORENTO — 3 complaints
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