2006 Kia Sorento: doors won't lock, open or latch

Filed Feb 1, 2016 · Body · 80,000 miles · VA · 2 injuries

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 kia sorento. The contact stated that when a passenger exited the front passenger side of the vehicle, the door handle cut her hand. The contact stated that the interior door handle's chrome paint peeled off where the seams met and caused the door handle to split, leaving shards of chrome exposed. The contact stated that the failure also occurred on the driver side interior door handle and, on another occasion, caused her to cut her hand. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.

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 Feb 28, 2012 · Locks · 70,000 miles · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 kia sorento. While parked, the contact noticed that the electronic door locks would not open electronically, only manually. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.

Filed Jan 28, 2012 · Electrical, Lights · 91,000 miles · FL

This 2006 kia sorento was purchased new (only owner) and has had numerous problems with the interior and exterior electrical system as follows: 1. The power control to both side mirrors no longer functions. 2. The electric door locks will suddenly lock on their own just by opening and closing a door. 3. The front and rear window washers no longer work (safety hazard); dealer wants to charge over $500 to fix without even saying what is exactly wrong. 4. Brake lights and headlights burn out or short out far too often, creating severe safety hazards. I have never had to replace lights on a vehicle so often, and I have owned at least 12 different vehicles in my life. 5. Seat belt straps no longer retract properly and places a lot of tension on your lap/waist when used. There have been thousands of complaints on this very same model for the same reasons. The federal government should better protect its citizens from poor quality and dangerous flaws in such vehicles. There should have been a forced recall for the entire electrical system on this model. I am filing formal complaint with the u.s. Congress as well. There should be a federal investigation of kia/hyundai because I have seen hundreds of the same issues and complaints on their car models as well, including both kia and hyundai models which are by the same manufacturer. This is totally ridiculous that you do nothing about this, yet it is costing taxpayers thousands of dollars and even risking their lives.

Filed Jan 23, 2012 · Electrical, Lights · 60,000 miles · TX

2006 sorento ex was bought in 2009, with 56,000 miles. Currently has 103,000 miles and is a constant electrical battle. Have replaced numerous headlights and tail lights. The interior dome light only works when manually switched "on," and the "A/C" setting control dial only lights up after you fiddle with it. The driver's seat motor has partially died so that the seat reclines back but will not go straight up again. The front two window motors seem to be on their last legs. The front passenger door lock actuator mechanism died last year and would make an awful, loud buzzing sound whenever the door lock button would be pressed. The interior dash lights are starting to intermittently go out. It's quite scary to be driving along at night and everything on the panel goes black. Have replaced battery once since buying it when it died with absolutely no warning.