Kia Motor Sorento 2005
Model Sorento made in 2005 by Kia Motor got 11 consumer complains as well as 6 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system and engine and engine cooling. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system and engine and engine cooling.
Model 2005
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - SOFTWARE | |||||
| TSB-044 | 11/01/2009 | 10033464 | Kia: ecm upgrade with tp sensor replacement-mil on with dtc p2135/p0638. information related to ecm software and tp sensor upgrade on some vehicles with 2.7l engines which may experience a malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illuminated with | 08/18/2010 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| TSB-044 | 11/01/2009 | 10033464 | Kia: ecm upgrade with tp sensor replacement-mil on with dtc p2135/p0638. information related to ecm software and tp sensor upgrade on some vehicles with 2.7l engines which may experience a malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illuminated with | 08/18/2010 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - FILLER PIPE AND CAP | |||||
| TSB-019 | 11/01/2010 | 10037420 | Ready | 05/23/2011 | |
| TSB-019 | 11/01/2010 | 10037420 | Kia: fuel tank air filter reminder. the air filter can accumulate dirt over time and needs to be maintained. *rm | 05/23/2011 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - FUEL FILTER | |||||
| TSB-019 | 11/01/2010 | 10037420 | Ready | 05/23/2011 | |
| TSB-019 | 11/01/2010 | 10037420 | Kia: fuel tank air filter reminder. the air filter can accumulate dirt over time and needs to be maintained. *rm | 05/23/2011 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 04/07/2011 | 75440 | ||
| We were traveling on the freeway at 65 mph when check engine light came on within 2 seconds vehicle lost all power including power brakes and steering | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 05/10/2011 | 80000 | ||
| 2005 kia sorrento ex with 80,000 miles; crankshaft pulley bolt failed may of 2011, resulting in being stranded. towed to nearest repair facility, cost approx. $1200.00 for repair. the 2003 and 2004 kia models had a recall for this very problem, but kia refuses to extend the recall to 2005, even though many kia owners have experienced this problem. some have had their crankshaft bolts fail multiple times. i have contacted kia several times to try to get them to pay for the repair but they have refused. | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | |||
| 10/01/2009 | 41000 | 1 | |
| Headlamps fail and must be replaced every 3-6 months. *tr | |||
| PARKING BRAKE | |||
| 05/09/2006 | 9000 | 3 | 11/11/2005 |
| Brake pulsation. *tr | |||