2005 Kia Sorento: won't start

Filed Feb 1, 2022 · Electrical · OR

The battery fails constantly, which means I am faced with a dead battery and a car that won't start. This has happened with no pattern of circumstance; for example: the battery will be dead after driving for 15 miles, parking for 10 minutes while shopping, and returning to a dead battery; or after the car has been parked all day, only to have a dead battery; or a dead battery after being parked at my house overnight (in every sort of weather condition); it is completely random...and, be assured, I do not leave ANY ELECTRICAL items (radio, temperature controls, interior or exterior lights, etc.), turned on when I park my car. Therefore, I do not feel safe driving and parking my car ANYWHERE that I am remote, isolated, or unable to get a jump. I carry jumper cables in my car at all times because I never know when I may need them. Sometimes, it takes a long time to charge the battery enough to even start my car. Sometimes the battery is so dead, that the key fob doesn't even work and I have to manually open my doors...other times it's a quick jump. I have to always park my car in a position that I'm able to access the battery for a jump, if need be. I regularly went through (high-end) batteries well before their expiration date and took my SUV into the KIA dealership for diagnostics regularly - and the only answer they had is that the cause must be a "phantom (electrical) draw," which they were never able to identify. I also took my SUV into other mechanics and battery specialists, but no one had any answers for me. Still, after 17 years, I have this same problem and burn through a lot of batteries. No answers. The dealership stopped assisting me, even when I was still on my extended warranty. No help from Corporate. Very disappointed in KIA in their response over all these years, beginning with my purchase of the brand new 2005 KIA Sorento. I have always taken my SUV into the KIA dealership for the regularly scheduled service. Have others had this problem?

Filed Jul 29, 2016 · Engine · 78,749 miles · MD

On 07/14/16 I tried to start my vehicle. It did not start so I called a tow truck to give me kick start. The engine started and the battery light came on, this is the first time it had. Two driver told me to take it and get the battery checked out it just didn't seem right to him. So I did and that is when I found out the I had a blown head gasket and upon further investigation they found that the coolant got into the engine and two of the pistons were gone and the interior wall of the engine was scorched badly. This vehicle has been taken care of I loved it and made sure I followed all the requirements bu kia to keep this car running. With such little miles this should of never happened. In my investigation, I found similar reports regarding kia sorento's and engine problems. I have been in contact with kia but they have not made any gestures to help me. I do not have money to get a new car and this was my transportation to drive about 2hrs to help my 93 1/2 yr old mother. Now I can't do that. I loved this car and can not believe that kia will not help. I have had to rent a car for 2 days, take a taxi and depend on others in my time of need.

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 28, 2014 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 115,085 miles · PA

I bought my kia new it has sports package , I have had to replain shop all the time ce headlights 4 times the last 6 months it has been total mess power steering pressure hoses blew out then in may went to air port picked up daughter car was nothing no start tow truck ..auto shop first said plug in reader said crank shaft sensor then it said starter bad so replaced starter it starts but it now whines I took it back he said it is the starter brand . I am always worried if it will start and if I have lights I love my kia but it has had electric problems from day 1 kia should recall 2005 due to this . Last night I was driving and it went from reg drive to low it has shifter it has button that has to be pushed in to change drive over drive low I never pushed it it did it on its own there is a big problem wish kia would step up and recall I want to keep my car it is well taken car of but I cant keep pouring money in it big $ last 6 months over 2500 is there a way to do law suit I have seen tons pep with headlights issues sents I replaced my first ones also paint on doors open all gone I never even use back seat doors so how is it coming off is there a lawyer out here who oiwns a kia help......

Filed Jul 27, 2012 · Engine, Transmission · 106,164 miles · NJ

I bought my 2005 kia sorento october 2011. The cost of the vehicle was $8664.00 and financed for $13,399.48 or 36 months. This vehicle was purchased at brick city motors, 316 broadway ave, newark, nj 07104. A warranty for 6 months or 7500 miles was issued with it. The warranty did not cover the defect in the engine. On february 7 2012, I was driving on interstate 280 in the 3rd lane going west when the vehicle shut off. The power steering went out and I was unable to turn the hazard lights on. Thank god people were not flying or there would have been a tragic accident. I had the vehicle towed to a kia dealership in nutley nj. I did that because I figured it was a kia product let their dealership repair it. The result for the problem was replaced timing belt/crankshaft gear/tensioner/pulley/idler/balancer-note: cr damaged- jeweled key way to crank slot limited warranty on rep. The labor cost was 826.00 with no guarantee on parts or labor. Brick city paid for the parts and I paid for the labor. On july 15th 2012 my kia sorento had to be towed to kia in nutley nj. The rep advisor told me that I need to get rid of the vehicle while I can. I paid 50 some dollars for an oil cap to be replaced. The vehicle had shut off again like it did in feb 2012. The rep also told me that I need a transmission. On july 26 the vehicle would not start up and a friend of mine took me to her brothers mechanic shop. The end result was that they found the crankshaft needs replacing and was bent again. On july 26, 2012, I, then went back to kia in nutley nj and the manager told me the work they did was not warranted and that brick city motors screwed me. I called kia motors in woodbridge nj and they told me the worst case scenario is that I have to pay maybe 2000.00 for a replacement. I am a disabled veteran permanently and totally disabled. I have to have a SUV due to daily chronic pain.

Filed Feb 7, 2012 · Electrical, Visibility · NY

2005 kia sorento. Consumer writes in regards to defroster switch malfunction *tgw the consumer stated the vehicle would not start. The mechanic stated the dash wiring had melted and the relay for the front windshield defroster was stuck in the open position.

Filed Jan 16, 2005 · Engine · TX

While driving a light on the dash illuminated and the vehicle suddenly lost power. *nm the vehicle had a sensor issue which caused the panel light to flash and the power to be lost. The panel light flashed twice and stayed on the second time. The consumer was told it was an emission light and there was no other explanation. The consumer tried to have the vehicle jump started but it did not start the vehicle. The consumer was given a choice to take another vehicle same make and model as an exchange for her purchased vehicle that failed. The clock did not keep time and the light switch did not turn on the interior lights. The consumer was told that the clock for the second vehicle was on back order. The clock has to be reset every time the consumer gets in the vehicle. *tc