2005 Kia Sorento: check engine light

Filed May 14, 2015 · Engine, Suspension · 58,000 miles · NH

I have a 2005 kia sorento and last august I was coming to a stop at a very busy intersection and my car made a very loud clanking bang sound. My car died, my battery, brake and engine light came on. I turned the key and it started and I was able to get it off the road but my power steering was gone. I had it towed to a garage that said they would not fix it because it was to intense (cost $150), so I had it towed to another. An ase certified chevrolet dealership and they told me it should be covered under my warranty because it was part of the power train and I had less than 60,000 miles on my vehicle- my crankshaft bolt was sheared completely off (no charge). They and I contacted kia, kia had me tow it to them (which is 50 minutes away). They then told me it was not covered, and the part was $10.97, however the work involved to fix it was a lot more extensive and gave me an estimate of $650.00-$750.00! It cost me $650.00 plus all my towing costs ($240.00). I could have saved the towing cost and had the chevrolet dealership fix it since I had to pay for it! Now, not even a year later, I bring my sorento to the chevrolet dealer for an oil change and the mechanic asked me to come look at my driver side trailing arm bracket. It is completely rusted and no longer attached and the other side isn't in good shape either. They tell me it will cost hundreds of dollars to fix it and I really should contact kia because this should not have happened. I decided to research this and it appears that both of these issues are common and unsafe. I am waiting to hear back from kia now on how to get this taken care of.

Filed Jun 3, 2014 · Brakes, Engine · 117,000 miles · NH

I recently had to have the crank shaft sensor replaced on my 2005 kia sorento. This morning, driving my young son to school, I lost the steering on my vehicle. Additionally, the engine light and brake light came on. As I understand it, this is an ongoing defective issue with kia's. This is a dangerous problem for the public as well as consumers.

Filed Apr 21, 2014 · Electrical, Lights · 2,500 miles · FL

I have a 2005 kia sorento. I have had a problem with my headlights since I have had my car which I bought new in 2005. I have taken it to the dealer in valdosta ga several times to find out about it and they always say it's not a recall so they can't do anything about it. I have to replace headlights and taillights every 3 or 4 months. It is very expensive. My dome light hasn't worked in years and my check engine light stays on all the time. I know there is some kind of defect in the electrical system and it's been this way from the beginning. The 10 year/100,000.00 mile warranty is about useless with this car. There has not been one thing since I have had the car that was covered under warranty. I will never buy a kia again and I certainly want ever use kia in valdosta ga again, they have the worst service I have ever seen. There favorite thing to say is "it's not covered under our warranty!" that is supposedly there big selling point and it is worthless! Everyone who is having the same trouble needs to complain so we can get this recalled and fixed. I wish I knew where to complain to that could make that happen. They don't really care in valdosta whether you complain or not, there not going to do anything about it anyway. Well I have been stopped numerous times by the police for my lights being out. So far I have not got a ticket, but it is highly dangerous to have no lights while driving at night and you never know when they are going to be out. I know I am not the only one having this problem, I have well over 100 emails from repair pal about others having headlight problems. This needs to be recalled before someone is killed in an accident and then sue the kia company. Sick of buying headlights!

Filed Mar 9, 2013 · Engine, Fuel system · 63,400 miles · NY

I own a 2005 kia sorento 4wd lx. After a schedule oil change, the check engine light came on and the computer showed a po300 code. While driving vehicle the vehicle became sluggish and would not accelerate past 50 MPH. The next day while driving, a loud noise started in the engine. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The technician stated the crank shaft pulley, ball bearing and cylinders had to be replaced. The tech also saw metal in the oil. The tech basically told me that the engine had to be replace at a cost of $4700.00. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 63,400.

Filed Aug 7, 2012 · Engine · 100,949 miles · GA

Engine light came on and had no passing gear when you accelerate. Code p0122 tps.

Filed Apr 8, 2011 · Electrical · 75,440 miles · CA

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.

Filed Jul 7, 2009 · Electrical · 71,000 miles · IL

This is concerning my 2005 kia sorento that I never got the recall letter for the icv sensor, it just so happen that my check engine light came on and I called them complaining and they made it seem as if they were doing me a favor and said bring it in, it is covered and I discovered on the computer that there was a recall. I then had two headlights blow out and the check engine light was back on and they told me to bring it in and then said that it was an electrical issue but it was covered. My car later would not pick up speed and I called them and told them I could be on the highway accelerating and could not pick up speed , the SUV was returned for the throttle sensor. Not more than a month later my SUV is sluggish and not picking up speed again and they say bring it in and tells me it is not the same thing but this time it is a sensor in the gas tank that has to be replaced and it is not covered under warranty one person quotes me $395.00 another quotes $595.00 (I will be writing the better business bureau after this). I just feel that there has been so much going on with 2005 kias someone is going to get seriously hurt if these issues are not looked into. It should not take a life or major accident for these issues to be addressed. A truck or trailer could have hit me several times while I was on the highway trying to accelerate and could not pick up speed. I feel that right now they are preying on defects that is due to the manufacturer and passing the cost on to consumers who have purchased these vehicles. I purchased my car in 2006 with only 115 miles on it and it has given me nothing but problems. Kia is being allowed to get away with these tactics because no one is looking over them because sadly those who are purchasing these vehicles with problems do not know where or who to turn to for help on them being cheated and mistreated at the dealerships. I pray that this matter get the long awaited attention it deserves before someone is seriously hurt.

Filed Apr 30, 2009 · Acceleration · 29,500 miles · PA

Twice after driving our 2005 kia sorrento at highway speeds of approx 75 MPH, then slowing down and then heading uphill car would not shift into the appropriate gear and could only go about 45 MPH. Luckily, the first time we were able to get car to side of road - we let it rest a while and then it was ok. The second time we again had the gas pedal all the way to the floor going uphill but it only did about 35- 45. When we reached the top of the hill the car picked up speed and ran normally for the rest of the trip as if nothing happened. Both times cruise control was on - but not in active use and the AC was on. Both times we immediately turned AC off but it made no difference. We asked local kia dealer to check on it they adjusted the throttle control sensor. The check engine light did not come on, so there was no incident code. They said they couldn't be sure what caused it. We asked if it would ever happen again and they could not guarantee it would not.

Filed Jun 26, 2008 · Engine · 12,149 miles · GA

Check engine light came on while traveling with 100 miles of home on 9/22/06. Called kia roadside assistance, they recommended contacting the dealer. Took to dealer same day, they reset the light and recommended using a higher octane fuel and return for service if light returns. Returned to dealer on 9/26/06 with light on again. Testing showed cylinder #3 misfired and caused internal engine damage. Engine replaced at 12,149miles under warranty and 9/27/06.

Filed Jun 26, 2008 · Engine · 30,455 miles · GA

Check engine light came on and engine idled very rough. Fearing repeat of cylinder misfire that occurred in september 2006 took vehicle straight to dealer. Cause determined to be a faulty evap pressure sensor. Replaced sensor under warranty.

Filed Sep 13, 2005 · Engine · 3,005 miles · CO

Check engine light,needed canister close v canister ass/check engine install ccv filter and splash shields/check engine sensor fuel tank/ still waiting for sensor. Now cannot put gas in vehicle, keeps back splashing out, on 1/4 tank and cannot put gas in,still waiting for part.

Filed Aug 9, 2005 · Airbags, Electrical · 50 miles · GA

Dt: 2005 kia sorento. The airbag light stayed on. They have replaced the seat, t and sent the seat off to have the sensor replaced. The dealership said there was nothing else they could do. The check engine light came on and the vehicle stalled. This happened twice in one day. The vehicle will restart after waiting a while. Also, the clock had to be replaced twice.