2005 Kia Sorento: engine stalls while driving

Filed Apr 6, 2016 · Engine · 105,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 kia sorento. While driving 50 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact was able to restart the vehicle; however, it was not able to fully accelerate. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the harmonic balancer pulley bolt fractured from the crankshaft. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 105,000.

Filed Mar 24, 2016 · Engine, Steering · 100,000 miles · IN

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 kia sorento. While driving approximately 60 MPH, the crank pulley bolt fractured without warning. The failure disabled the steering wheel, which made it difficult to control the vehicle. The contact coasted the vehicle to a stop. A certified mechanic stated that the crank pulley bolt fractured and detached from the vehicle. The contact had the vehicle towed to the dealer for repairs. After the repair, the vehicle stalled without warning and lost all steering power. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the engine failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer informed the contact that the vehicle was no longer under warranty for repair. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000. Updated 10/13/16*lj

Filed Jan 27, 2016 · Engine · 100,300 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 kia sorento. While driving approximately 25 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle failed to restart and was towed to the dealer. The vehicle remained at the dealer for three consecutive months to locate the failure. The cam sensor, crank sensor, and timing belt were replaced. In addition, the ECM computer was replaced. One month later, after the repair was performed, the failure recurred. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,300. ..updated 02/23/16 *bf....updated 03/16/16 *bf

Filed Apr 4, 2015 · Engine · 55,606 miles · IA

Vehicle died while driving, then would not crank over. Had towed to dealer. Vehicle was no longer covered by warranty. Dealer replaced cam and crank sensors, timing belt, crank bolt and badly fraying accessory drive belt.

Filed Jun 11, 2013 · Electrical, Engine · 123,000 miles · IN

My 2005 sorento started stalling & shutting down while driving down the hwy at 65 MPH (happens at any speed). Code comes up for bad crank shaft sensor, this will be the 3rd time in 4 years I will have replaced it. This has caused some "close calls" while on the hwy, avoiding other vehicles & nearly being rear ended several times.

Filed Jan 31, 2013 · Engine · 50,000 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 kia sorento. The contact stated while driving approximately 70 MPH, the vehicle suddenly stalled. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The technician stated the crank shaft pulley had to be replaced. After the part was replaced on the crank shaft pulley, the contact heard a grinding noise in the engine. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000.

Filed Dec 9, 2011 · Engine · 110,522 miles · CT

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 kia sorento. The contact stated that all of the instrument panel light illuminated as the vehicle stalled. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was told that the crankshaft position sensor failed and needed to be replaced. The failure and the current mileage was 110,522. Updated 1/29/13 *cn updated 2/6/2013

Filed Feb 4, 2011 · Transmission · 63,000 miles · MD

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 kia sorento. The contact stated that while driving up hill and depressing the accelerator pedal or changing gears, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was moved to the side of the road for a few minutes and then she was able to continue driving normally. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who could not duplicate the failure. The manufacturer was contacted and offered no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 63,000. Updated 04/12/11*lj updated 12/28/2011

Filed Jun 2, 2010 · Engine · 69,000 miles · OH

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 kia sorento. While driving at 60 MPH, the contact heard a banging noise in the engine. Within a few minutes, the vehicle stalled and could not be restarted. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that the crankshaft bolt and the crankshaft position sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired when the complaint was filed. The current and failure mileages were approximately 69,000.

Filed Mar 4, 2010 · Electrical, Transmission · 50,000 miles · PA

I have a 2005 kia sorento that started to shut off while driving on jan 3rd 2009. Since then it has happened 4 times. It is random and I am currently in court with kia through the pa lemon law. I wanted to file this complaint so it is on record.

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.

Filed Jun 8, 2005 · Engine · 1,632 miles · PA

1) slowed car to put into park & car lunged forwarded, backed off, lunged forward, backed off, etc. Tapping sound came from engine. 2) car engine stopped and would not restart (stalled on roadway) 3) it is currently in the dealership for repairs, after they told me they couldn't get it to duplicate the problem (although the 1st day it was in the dealership, they anknowledged it was "misfiring".) they have now stated that a clip on the intake manifold comes dislodged and end up in the catalytic converter, and this could have caused the problem. My car has been out of service for 3 days, as of this writing, as they have ordered a new intake manifold.