2006 Kia Sorento: headlights failing or too dim

Filed Jan 31, 2020 · Electrical · VA

The head light keep burning out the radio and the clock light keep flicking and draing the battery while driving

Filed Nov 10, 2017 · Electrical, Lights · 17,500 miles · NH

Head lights blow out every couple months and the brake lights to and it happens at all time driving day and night when driving and parked

Filed Oct 25, 2016 · Electrical, Lights · 120,000 miles · LA

I purchased this vehicle used from a local dealership back in 2013.it had 53000 miles on it I bought the extended warranty and have been unable to use it due to when the issues developed. Within three months I had to replace the passenger side then driver side low beam lights and the front and rear tail lights. This has occurred while driving. I had to do this about once a year. I recently june 2016 changed the passenger side bulb low beam again. Now I have noticed I have no tag lights. I ordered replacement bulbs from the dealership and had them installed and they still do not work. Yet no fuses are blown and there is no smell of burning wires or melted wires anywhere.

Filed Feb 11, 2016 · Brakes, Driver assistance · VA

Dear sir; at this time I'm requesting that your office send to one a complaint form to be file against the company car corral 11 in colonial height va 23834 for rightfully and knowingly selling a used car with the defected emergency brakes, dry rotten tires, rotors scorned, dimmed head light cannot be seen ahead of driver, need alignment or that when driving the car the car vibrate from side to side, odorous smell of burning wires and gas, belt leading to air conditioner is cracked and worn out, refused to present me with a car fax and when subject requested to file a complaint with the bbb of virginia, attorney general office of virginia and especially filling out the customer satisfaction survey form, all members of the sales team and owner became highly upset and bluntly on several occasions. On or amount 2/10/16 I spoke personal with the owner about the issues with the car and he did say "I will work with you to repair or fix certain items on the car, but I'm not trying to make it to a new car." he refuses to fix the items from the inspection on 2/6/16 from merchants tire and auto centers based on the fact that the company was trying to make money, I agree and disagree with the comments of the owner. The car was inspected in january 2016 but did not find any issues? What I want done to my car: any and all items found to be deem a safety and health hazard or refund my money. Emergency brakes can be pulled up at any time as if a child's toy and the owner dis apologize but why sell me a SUV that was used as a means for transporting and exporting items for the company? When travelling on the highway the SUV will vibrate from side to side causing driver to enter into another driving lane and not to mention the odorous burning smells from the dash board causing headaches.

Filed Dec 15, 2015 · Electrical, Lights · 30,000 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 kia sorento. The contact stated that the low beam headlights failed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection where it was diagnosed that an electrical shortage was causing the low beams to fail prematurely. The low beam bulbs were replaced numerous times, but the failure was not corrected. The manufacturer was not notified. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 30,000.

Filed Oct 2, 2015 · Lights · 17,000 miles · OH

Since purchasing my sorento in 2008 my husband has had to change headlights and\or break lights at least once a month sometimes more. On two occasions I was driving in the dark when I've lost both headlights and had to use the high beams. So in 7 years we have replaced approximately 84 headlights and/or breaklights.

Filed Mar 24, 2015 · Electrical, Lights · 120,000 miles · TX

Since the day I purchased this vehicle I have had to replace the headlights or tail lights almost every other month. I believe there is something wrong with the electrical system. Lately the lights and the fan will not shut off on the car. I had to pull out the battery just to get it to go off. The AC and heater switch back and forth constantly. One day you can only use the heater then the next week you can only use the AC. I have replace switches over and over and it only temporarily fixes these problems. Gas mileage is absolutely terrible.

Filed Jan 31, 2015 · Electrical, Engine · 73,000 miles · NJ

While stopped at a traffic light, the car was running fine. When the light turned green, I took my foot off the brake and all the lights on my dash illuminated and the car immediately shut off. I shift into park and restart the car with no problems as if nothing happened. No other issues occurred until today (3 weeks later). This time I started my car and was driving through a parking lot with no signs of a problem. After I stopped, to let a car out in front of me, I took my foot off the brake to proceed. Immediately as I stepped on the gas, the dash illuminated, the steering wheel locked, and the car shut off. I tried restarting it a few times, but it wouldn't budge at all. I shut off all electrical devices, such as headlights, radio, and hazard lights and tried starting it again. This time it started as if nothing was wrong. I drove around stopping and going for another 45 mins to see if it would happen again, and nothing. Based on what I've been reading, it sounds like this is a common problem. Why isn't this getting the same attention toyota and gmc cars received when their cars experienced dangerous malfunctions in several of their cars? Perhaps the media needs to be alerted to this to actually bring more attention to the matter. Apparently kia is waiting for a few deaths first before they part with money to fix the problem.

Filed Dec 15, 2014 · Airbags, Electrical · 6,700 miles · TX

Panel dash lights intermediately dim, low headlights and back running light bulbs burn out constantly, license plate light bulbs burnt out and melted in casing, passenger air bag indicator light comes on when passenger is seated stating it is off. Powered door locks do not work most of the time - push power lock button or by key and still won't lock, keyless remotes don't work even after replacement of new batteries.

Filed Dec 1, 2014 · Electrical · TX

Low beam head lights, just go out with out warning . Replaced 100s of time s just very costly . Kia wants 100. Every time to replace.

Filed Apr 9, 2014 · Electrical, Lights · 50,000 miles · OH

We have repeatedly replaced low beam headlights. Have tried various brands to no avail. Tried replacing one at a time/ both at same time with no luck. Same result in that they burn out within a couple days to a couple months. Shortly after purchasing vehicle, the dome light for the door does not work. Decided to investigate on internet and have found I am not the only person having these issues. Seems to me there is an issue with the electrical system. Only reporting to express my concern to the safety of my family and others who own a kia. This has been brought to my attention after my wife was pulled over for having only one headlight. The officer was nice and only gave her a courtesy warning. Not sure what will happen the next time. Law enforcement does not allow ignorance as an excuse for the law.

Filed Feb 10, 2014 · Acceleration, Electrical · 73,100 miles · PA

2006 kia sorento complaint: engine , steering, electrical system , exterior lighting ,throttle position sensor I am changing the head lights every 4-5 month and I think it needs to be looked at. Was driving 35 MPH when the engine light and brake light came on with no warning. And just last week 2/2/2014 the engine stopped and I had no power steering and also no brakes. I was able to coast to a side road and barely got the vehicle to stop. The vehicle was taken to an mechanic, who diagnosed and had to replace a throttle position sensor and a mass air flow meter and air filter and the harmonic balancer. This is crazy these problems and requires extensive and expensive repair to the engine. This indicates to us a manufacturer's design flaw and probable safety issue that should be addressed by kia worldwide. It's disturbing with how many other complaints I'm reading on this site about the same exact thing! Is there any help out there this is too expensive for all these repair. The failure mileage was 73,100.