2004 Kia Sorento: check engine light

Filed Nov 3, 2015 · Driver assistance, Engine · 100,000 miles · WA

200 miles from home, out of the blue, car acted like it was misfiring then lost power and died on highway at highway speeds. Car would not turn over or crank. Called tow truck to bring vehicle home for $490.00 and mechanic came out and hooked up machine to it and code came out crankshaft position sensor system. Check engine light wasn't on at all, until we got it home and it started up like no problem, but then died again. Weren't the crankshaft bolts already recalled and fixed?! Maintenance schedule always kept up to date and wouldn't you know, happened one month to the day that my extended warranty expired! Still haven't had it to shop, can't afford to bring it in after having it towed 200 miles, others thinks it can be fuel filter/pump or the brain, ECM. Who knows. Sitting with no vehicle is so much fun, thanks, kia!

Filed Dec 16, 2014 · Electrical, Engine · 160,000 miles · CA

My 2004 kia sorento has an intermittent check engine light that displays error code p0446. The light comes on and off as it pleases. There is a tsb for this particular problem, but there are no details. This intermittent light is causing my vehicle to fail it's smog inspection. I have replaced the gas cap as indicated but this did not fix the problem.

Filed Oct 12, 2014 · Driver assistance, Fuel system · PR

My compliant while refueling the vehicle it spills back out fuel. Spitting me, the side of the vehicle and sidewalk. Constant engine light on.

Filed Apr 10, 2014 · Engine · 143,439 miles · MI

I was driving down the expressway when the car engine light came on, the power shut down and the power steering stopped working. I had trouble trying to merge over into a safe lane before the car stopped rolling. I did manage restarting the vehicle to move over to the side of the road before it cut off on me again. Once I was safe I restarted the vehicle and let it run a couple of minutes before I was safe to pull back out. This happen to me a couple of time before but this time it was so unsafe I almost was killed my a 18 wheeler truck. I contact many dealerships to see what code comes up and no code comes up.

Filed Jan 2, 2013 · Engine, Steering · 94,186 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 kia sorento. The contact stated that while driving at low speeds, steering became very difficult and the battery, check engine, and brake warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was found that the catalytic converter and the crank shaft bolt and pin needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 94,186 and the current mileage was approximately 120,000. The VIN was not available.

Filed Oct 19, 2012 · Engine · 81,000 miles · ID

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 kia sorento. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, she heard an abnormal ticking noise as the battery and engine warning lights illuminated. In addition, the power steering assist failed. The vehicle was towed to a private mechanic where it was determined that the vibration dampener had failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted about the issue. The failure and current mileages were 81,000.

Filed Apr 3, 2012 · Electrical, Engine · 120,000 miles · FL

Summary: update to below problem I bought my sorento in 2004, new. I replaced the coolant reservoir at 61000 miles due to overheating, replaced the low beam headlight bulbs on 4 occasions, tail lights on 2 occasions. My vehicle, 5 speed manual transmission, started to have a roaring noise approx. 6 months ago and the u-joints were replaced. It still roars. It quit running on 2-16-12 while I was driving, but restarted. It finally quit again and would not restart on 2-17-12. Check engine light indicate a fuel pressure sensor problem, but mechanic says this should not cause the problem I presently have. It has been in the shop since 2-18-12. The mechanic said it started for him. I insisted he let it run for a while and see what happens. Sure enough, it quit. Kia mechanic told me it may be a crank or cam sensor issue. Other problems--front dome light off and on at will, rear one works, clock on and off at will, vehicle hums loudly when driving for a while. It has been a reliable vehicle for the most part, but when there is an issue, it is hard to detect. Above work was completed at a cost of 1126,00. But now crankshaft bolt broke while driving costing damage to engine heads. Vehicle went back into shop and is still waiting repairs. Kia owes it customers better service and must pay repair cost and take responsibility for the faulty crankshaft bolts they provide to the mechanics .

Filed Feb 22, 2012 · Engine, Lights · 120,200 miles · FL

I bought my sarento in 2004, new. I replaced the coolant reservor at 61000 miles due to overheating, replaced the low beam headlight bulbs on 4 ocasions, tail lights on 2 ocasions. My vehicle, 5 speed manual transmission, started to have a roaring noise approx. 6 months ago and the u-joints were replaced. It still roars. It quit running on 2-16-12 while I was driving, but restarted. It finally quit again and would not restart on 2-17-12. Check engine light indicate a fuel pressure sensor problem, but mechanic says this should not cause the problem I presently have. It has been in the shop since 2-18-12. The mechanic said it started for him. I insisted he let it run for a while and see what happens. Sure enough, it quit. Kia mechanic told me it may be a crank or cam sensor issue. Other problems--front dome light off and on at will, rear one works, clock on and off at will, vehicle hums loudly when driving for a while. It has been a reliable vehicle for the most part, but when there is an issue, it is hard to detect.

Filed Jul 8, 2011 · Electrical, Fuel system · 100,000 miles · TX

Repeated problems with check engine light, keep giving evap code, replaced evap canister solenoid with kit, headlights, taillights, clock loses time, .

Filed Mar 23, 2011 · Airbags, Electrical · FL

I bought a 2004 kia sorento in 2006 finished paying for it in 2010,over the years I have had to change the lights so many times I cant count,I have had topaint it twice,then the driving shaft broke,the compressor was changed twice, the cd player works on and off the air bags light came on and stayed for months on end the engine light does the same and most recently there is smoke coming from the engine, I am having to stop park and let it cool off before continuing on my journey, at the moment I got scared and I now I have my vehicle parked at home because I am scared to drive it, it is a shame and I am very upset. Is there anyone out there who is trying to do something about these problems us consumers are having? I own my vehicle and has a clean title and would like to trade in or sell but with all these problems how can I pass it on to someone else? I am asking someone from kia to do the responsible thing and give us some answers before someone loses their life,that is if it hasn't happened already. Don't let this be toyota.

Filed Nov 29, 2010 · Engine · 70,000 miles · CA

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 kia sorento. The contact lost control of the vehicle and it spun out of control. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer who stated that the crankshaft bolt broke off in the engine, the pulleys fell off and the two belts broke. The dealer repaired the vehicle but the failure continued. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer who stated that the vehicle had been repaired already. The check engine light illuminated intermittently. The vehicle had not been repaired again. The contact referenced a manufacturer's recall for the crank shaft bolt. The vehicle was inspected and the diagnosis was a defective crankshaft sensor. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000 and the current mileage was 108,850.

Filed Nov 28, 2008 · Airbags, Body · 50,000 miles · IN

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 kia sorento. While driving approximately 30 MPH on normal road conditions, the engine stalled unexpectedly and restarted after several attempts. The check engine warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel and remained lit until the engine was turned off. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and they stated that the manifold gasket failed. The vehicle was repaired under warranty. On six separate occasions, the vehicle was taken back to the authorized dealer for identical failures, but there were no resolutions. The contact was responsible for the repair expense because the warranty expired. The authorized dealer replaced the crankshaft, crankshaft sensor, timing belt, and drive belt. The failure mileage was 50,000 and current mileage was 66,000. Updated 12/23/08 the air bag illuminated and would not go out, even when someone was seated in. The headlight was blown, the rear hatch would not stay up. The dealer had to order hood struts. Updated 12/23/08.