2005 Kia Sorento: engine overheating

Filed Sep 14, 2016 · Suspension · 93,000 miles · CT

I brought my vehicle for a coolant leak. My mechanic asked that I come over to look at underneath the vehicle. The rear drivers side control arm was no longer attached to the rear axle. He explained that the upper control arm bracket welded to the rear axle on driver side rotted right through, causing the control arm to come off. I called kia and they won't do anything to help. This problem has been addressed in the uk and domestically for hyundia santa fe. So basicly I have a 2005 kia with 93,000 miles on it that is unsafe to drive due to a design defect. Both kia and dealer said they would do nothing.

Filed Feb 7, 2015 · Engine · 149,000 miles · FL

On july 13th 2013 I started financing a 2005 kia sorrento lx from a dealership in pinellas park, florida called e-z car credit. During the first month of financing the car had to be serviced for many different reasons. Over the last year and a half of financing the problems have gotten worse an more expensive. Problems include but not limited to: overheating, bad sensors, front end alignment, new water hoses, new water reservoir, thermostat, power steering, electrical. An then we come to the most recent problem. The one 1,000s upon 1,000s of customers have been having "catastrophic engine failure" broken push rods, cams destroyed, valves, pistons. Estimated cost $4000. An now that I have $7,000 invested and owe another $5,000 on my loan I am joining the class action lawsuit against kia motors.

Filed Aug 5, 2014 · Engine, Lights · CA

From the time I got the car head lights have repeatedly burned out after a month or two, also dash lights go off randomly and flicker and then come back on when ever they decide,my power steering went out, brake light came on and A/C went out all at once. Started to overheat, so it was determined the serpentinre belt had broke,replaced belt and vibration under hood was noticeable but could not determine the source., but somewhere under the hood. Still replacing headlights every couple months, then power steering fluid started to be consumed and constantlyt required adding fluid, then had a mechanic check for leak and he replaced some hoses and clamps but vibratiion continued and eventually power steering began loud noise when car started and only when reved up would noise stop, and when A/C was on sometimes would effect the power steering noise. Replaced the powersteering pump, still the noise continued and recently the belt came off while I was driving and brake light came on , I was able to get safely off the road and didnt cause an acciedent, but very close call, belt had come off but after minor adjustment it was put back on, vibration noise has become worse, I am affraid to drive it, mechanic looked at it and said harmonic balance seems to be off and root of problem is crank shaft bolt most likely , common problem , however during the time in kia dealership for other recall issues , crank bolt was never brought to my attention as being a problem in my year or model car, non it turns out it is a major problem and legal action has been taken by class action suit dealing with same issue.

Filed Oct 17, 2013 · Electrical, Transmission · 10,000 miles · MD

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 kia sorento. The contact stated was driving uphill when the throttle failed to engage. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician diagnosed that the wiring into the transmission was overheating and causing the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 10,000 and the current mileage was 80,000.

Filed Aug 2, 2007 · Engine · 47,000 miles · TX

While driving the vehicle the motor started knocking extremely loud. Did not overheat and oil level was fine. On july 31 I received a phone call from ms stevens (central kia) to authorize for the diagnosis of the vehicle. The cost to diagnose the problem will be $80.00 if not covered under warranty. On august 1st I received a call from ms. Stevens stating the technician saw signs of ?sludge? When he removed the oil cap. Ms. Steven questioned if there was knocking noise prior to the failure. I explained there was no noise present and the last oil change was approximately 3,800 miles ago. Ms. Stevens said she had to get authorization to proceed to go any further because of the evidence of ?sludge?. If the failure was due to ?oil starvation? It would not be covered under warranty and the further diagnosis would cost approximately $500.00. I quickly dismissed the possibility that the engine had been ?oil starved?. If the engine was oil starved the failure would most likely happen over time. This failure was immediate. Ms. Stevens agreed and even mention that she has seen and the technician as experienced a malfunction with a wing nut and bolt breaking and falling into the lower part of the motor. She believed that is what happened in this case which would be covered under the 100,000 mile warranty. On thursday august 2nd at approximately 11:00am I went to central kia in plano and met with ms. Stevens. Ms stevens told me the work on my vehicle had not begun. At approximately 1:30 pm I received a phone call from ms. Stevens stating a malfunction in the motor occurred involving a failed part (bolt). Ms. Stevens now is requested for me to produce maintenance records or the defective engine will not be covered under warranty. It is very frustrating to me to know that kia knew of the faulty part prior to the diagnosis, then finding the problem then placing the monkey on the consumers back before they will cover it under warranty.