Tl* the contact owns a 2006 kia sorento. The contact was driving 30 MPH when the headlights overheated and failed. The contact stated that the bulbs would have to be replaced every three to six months. The contact did not take the vehicle to a dealer or a local mechanic for diagnosis or repairs. The failure mileage was 30,000. Updated 03/24/11
2006 Kia Sorento lights complaints
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Our 2006 kia sorento burns out all lights on this car. I have change the headlights at least 10 times this year alone. We keep extra brakelights in the car because they go out at least every 3 weeks. I will burn this car in the middle of the street! Something must be done. I have seen over 1000 complaints on this same model for the last 6 years.
I have had to replace the headlight bulbs 5 times and tail light bulbs 4 times. The 2006 kia sorento was purchased new. This is not normal. An electrical problem is evident. I do a great deal of driving at night and there is a safety issue with the head lights and tail lights not being dependable. Not to mention the fact that getting pulled over by law officers due to this problem is a huge inconvenience.
I replace the headlights and fog lights at least every 3-6 months, I've even replace parking lights and tail lights. I bought my 2006 kia brand new and every year since, its the same thing... Kia really needs to address this, as these sorentos can run forever but if we can't see where we are going, that's a problem.
I have replaced both front headlamps and rear brake lamps. The rear lamps have had to be replaced several times. There is definately a defect, as lamps should last more than a few thousand miles.
Have replaced headlight bulbs 6 times, replaced brake lights 3 times, the dome light had complications with coming on when opening doors, license plate lite is out as we speak, also the lock on rear left makes a strange buzzing noise when you engage locks, car has a lot of electrical issues going on.
This 2006 kia sorento has other electrical issues other than just the brake switch. We are constantly replacing the bulbs in the headlights, tail lights, brake lights and parking lights. This is become a complete pain in the neck. I feel it is a safety issue since how my lights go out for no apparent reason. We have also noticed that during the day when we are not using the dash lights that when we apply the brakes the dash lights come on and so do the parking lights. The fact that I drive around without knowing when my lights are blown or not can create a terrible accident. Please look into this further.
Front headlights on kia sorento 2006 model continues to burn out or flash on their own have replaced 6 sets of lights in front and have on 38,000 miles first set was at 16,000 and every 6 to 8 months there after.
I have a 2006 kia sorento. I bought the car brand new. Since that time I have had to change the exterior front and back lights a least 3-4 times. The interior light has been change 1 time and the AC control panel goes off and on. The car has been evaluated 2 times while they were changing bulbs and nothing was found. I have spoken to another sorento owner and she has had the same problems. Kia response to my complaint is they believe it is because the bulb is not their brand. The first couple of times I had them replaced with the bulbs and they did not last. I am filing a complaint because I believe this is a recall problem and I am afraid of what might happen next. If you have an questions you may contact me.
2006 kia sorento - the headlights keep going out because of some kind of short or engineering flaw. Normal repair is to tap the lights and they come back on, however this is very dangerous as when they shut off cannot be controlled and could cause an accident. There are other kia owners online complaining of the same thing. My headlight bulbs are not burned out, and have not been replaced a fellow kia sorento owner with the same problem showed me how to fix the problem.
I have replaced all exterior lights most of them have been my low beams. It has been well over 10 times and it hasn't just been one side. Also, I have replaced all other exterior lights in the last few years. This has been going on within a couple of months of purchasing the car new in jan. 2006. The service department never could find any problems. I don't think the lights should be replaced not at least in the extent I have.
Replaced driver and passenger headlight on january 3, 2009 with hi-performance sylvania headlights after initial headlights burnt out. The new headlights went out one by one on february 16th and 18th. Have also replaced tail-light bulbs three times. Interior dome light works on occasion and points towards a short.
I have replaced well over 10 headlight bulbs in my kia sorento. I'm a fanatic about making sure my car is in the best of order. Once a bulb is out it is replaced the same day. At first I thought, "yeah bulbs burn out," but come on already. I have every receipt showing how many I have bought and replaced. What gives? Dome lights, tail lights and such have been replaced too however there have been way more low-beam light bulbs replaced then I believe is normal.
Both headlights (low beam) were out. Took the vehicle to the dealership and had to pay $98.15 to get them replaced. The dealership said the warranty is good for 12 months or 12,000 miles. A couple of months back I also had both tail lights go out and had to pay for them as well.
My sister-in-law owns a 2006 kia sorento and both rear tail lights are out and do not function, only the 3rd middle light works. I have since personally observed 4 kia sorentos in the los angeles area on the road with the left, right or both rear tail lights not functioning. I have also observed 3 kia sorentos in the sf bay area with the same problem. Other kia products may also have this issue but it is a major problem/concern with the sorento. This is a safety issue and may result in an accident or injury. Your action to contact the manufacturer is needed for a long term solution and/or recall.
2006 sorento was purchased in nov 2005. Jan of 2006 the check engine light came on and I was told it was due to possible loose gas cap. First time tail light went out was in july of 2006. Right rear tail light was replaced. In october of 2006 a tail light bulb was replaced during my 15,000 mile maintenance. In november 2006 right tail light went out and kia replaced bulb once again. In december of 2006 left tail light went out and check engine light came on. Bulb was replaced and I was told my spark plugs were misfiring and were replaced. A day later my check engine light came on again. I am now trying to see what day I can take off of work yet again to go and have the check engine light looked at.
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