2005 Kia Sorento Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 1%of 307 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 53,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2005 Kia Sorento, 1% of the 307 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 53,000 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.
“While driving my vehicle, it began making a knocking noise. The power steering then began to fail and then I was unable to accelerate. The car died (on a busy 4 lane hwy with my 7 mos old daughter in the car). Once stopped, I looked under my hood to find a large bolt laying on the floor of the interior of the bumper. The vehicle was towed to a local auto repair shop where, after 2 days and $1300 in repairs, I was told that the large bolt I found was half of the crank pulley bolt. It had snapped clean in half leaving the other half inside the pulley. …”
NHTSA complaint #10425676, filed 2011-09, 53,000 miles“Front passenger door will not (open) from inside of vehicle.. It locks and unlocks but door opening connection link is not opening. This presents a crash and fire hazard as passengers must either open the window and reach out to open or have someone outside open the door! Had it repaired and it broke again shortly after repair.”
NHTSA complaint #10554284, filed 2013-12, 137,000 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 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10109777Nov 4, 2016TSB: MANDATORY REPLACEMENT OF LOCKING/SECURITY HARDWARE - By design, certain fasteners utilized in various Kia models are strictly intended for ?one time use?. Though not limited…
Latches, locks and linkages: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 0% |
| 2018 | 1 | 0% |
| 2016 | 3 | 0% |
| 2014 | 5 | 1% |
| 2013 | 1 | 0% |
| 2012 | 1 | 0% |
| 2011 | 33 | 2% |
| 2007 | 3 | 2% |
| 2006 | 3 | 1% |
| 2005 | 3 | 1% |
| 2003 | 1 | 0% |
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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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