2005 Kia Sorento Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 1%of 307 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 29,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the equipment of the 2005 Kia Sorento, 1% of the 307 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 29,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Headlights frequently go out. I have had to change them twice since I bought the car one year ago. They get extremely hot and almost melt. This is extremely dangerous and it seems like there are many others with a similar problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10150466, filed 2006-02, 29,000 miles“The contact owns a 2005 Kia Sorento. While driving approximately 60 MPH, the contact depressed the accelerator pedal but the vehicle would not accelerate. The contact stopped the vehicle on the shoulder. The contact was able to drive without failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing however, the technician was unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 1,500. ..updated 01/16/2013 updated 129/2013 js”
NHTSA complaint #10487880, filed 2012-12, 1,500 miles“While driving a light on the dash illuminated and the vehicle suddenly lost power. 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. …”
NHTSA complaint #10109736, filed 2005-01Related service bulletins
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- 10060226Jan 1, 2013Summary to be provided on a future date.
- 10018506Jan 1, 20052003-2005 clocks not holding time or resetting - frequently asked questions.
- 10015317Jan 1, 2005New special service tool (sst) kit.
Equipment: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 1% |
| 2022 | 1 | 1% |
| 2015 | 1 | 0% |
| 2014 | 1 | 0% |
| 2012 | 2 | 0% |
| 2011 | 5 | 0% |
| 2007 | 5 | 3% |
| 2006 | 4 | 2% |
| 2005 | 4 | 1% |
| 2004 | 3 | 1% |
| 2003 | 5 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2005 Kia Sorento
63 complaintsExterior lighting
53 complaintsElectrical system
49 complaintsEngine cooling
44 complaintsAir bags
43 complaintsSteering
39 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
38 complaintsSuspension
25 complaintsOther or unknown
18 complaintsBrakes
14 complaintsBody and structure
14 complaintsFuel system
12 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 Kia Sorento
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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