2005 Kia Sorento Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 18about this part
- Share
- 6%of 307 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 98,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 18 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2005 Kia Sorento, 6% of the 307 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 98,000 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I purchase my 2005 Kia sorrento lx new from taylor Kia in toledo ohio.also purchased extra warranty for bumper to bumper.a couple months after I had purchase vehicle my headlight started going out I would take it back get it fixed come back home and another one would be out take it back come back to weeks later another headlight would be out. …”
NHTSA complaint #10819851, filed 2016-01, 6,000 miles“I was driving down the highway with my 7 month old baby in the backseat in his child seat. I was about 10 miles into my drive when I heard a puff and a small whistle of air. I thought my passenger window had come down some or maybe I had left the door opened and it was letting air in. When I tried to put my ear closer to the sound I heard it coming from the top of my car. I turned to the sunroof cover and slid it open slightly to see what happened and I immediately noticed the whole glass was cracked. …”
NHTSA complaint #11142252, filed 2018-10, 139,000 miles“Battery and brake light came on and lost power steering control, power steering belt came off and AC belt had to get towed home. When I went under the hood noticed the damper pulley was wobbly the bolt in the middle was still in place had this happen twice before issue was fixed and it happened again. Can't afford to take to a professional mechanic because I'm a single mother of 4 children and I need my car running. I was driving into a shopping plaza parking lot when it happened and as I turned in that's when this happened.”
NHTSA complaint #11153517, filed 2018-11, 3 miles“I was driving, about 45mph, I noticed light smoke coming from the hood. When I looked at my temperature gage it was in the middle, saud it was fine. I drove about ten more minutes since the smoke stopped. About ten minutes after I got to my destination , there was so much smoke coming out from the hood and water was everywhere. The thermostat and radiator were replaced. Everyday I drive it, there's a river of water coming from under the SUV. I had it in the shop two days prior to this incident and everything tested fine. It's been a huge mess.”
NHTSA complaint #10744748, filed 2015-07, 96,000 miles“I went to put fuel in my Kia sorrento as I do every two weeks at the same gas station same pump. I engaged the pump as always put the nozzle in and when I pushed the lever within 30 seconds there was a gurgling noise and gas spewed all over me, the car and the sidewalk. I went in to get the attendant who had to bring out kitty litter to cover the gas on the ground. She had me move to a different pump and assisted me with trying to put fuel in the vehicle. The same thing happened again. I called Kia and they told me it would cost 800 to 1000 to fix. …”
NHTSA complaint #10765201, filed 2015-09, 57,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10060226Jan 1, 2013Summary to be provided on a future date.
- 10015908Sep 1, 2005Wheel guard replacement to prevent dirt, ice and snow from accumulating on the evaporative system air filter.
- 10016851Dec 1, 2004Enhanced diagnosis and repair for p0446/p2422.
Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 33% |
| 2025 | 20 | 26% |
| 2024 | 7 | 16% |
| 2023 | 39 | 31% |
| 2022 | 43 | 22% |
| 2021 | 42 | 16% |
| 2020 | 37 | 26% |
| 2019 | 119 | 27% |
| 2018 | 45 | 18% |
| 2017 | 110 | 14% |
| 2016 | 178 | 14% |
| 2015 | 114 | 15% |
| 2014 | 149 | 15% |
| 2013 | 90 | 9% |
| 2012 | 84 | 10% |
| 2011 | 217 | 14% |
| 2009 | 3 | 5% |
| 2008 | 12 | 6% |
| 2007 | 4 | 3% |
| 2006 | 9 | 4% |
| 2005 | 18 | 6% |
| 2004 | 13 | 6% |
| 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 complaintsBrakes
14 complaintsBody and structure
14 complaintsFuel system
12 complaintsSeats
8 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 Kia Sorento
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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