2006 Kia Sorento Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 1%of 242 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 70,000miles
- 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 2006 Kia Sorento, 1% of the 242 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 70,000 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.
“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10449621, filed 2012-02, 70,000 miles“The contact owns a 2006 Kia Sorento and stated the propeller shaft for the four wheel drive continued to fail on the vehicle. The dealer replaced the front drive shaft and road tested the vehicle. Within the next month, the vehicle was taken back to the shop for the same failure. The front drive shaft was replaced a second time to no avail. The failure persisted an additional two times within four months. While driving, the check engine light illuminated on the warning panel and he could smell burning oil coming from the vehicle. The dealer replaced the front drive shaft again. …”
NHTSA complaint #10298269, filed 2010-01, 92,348 miles“The contact owns a 2006 Kia Sorento. The contact stated that the interior and exterior lights would flash, the door would unlock, and the rear hatch would open automatically. The dealer replaced the computer and stated that there was a dead cell in the battery, which did not remedy the issue. A Kia representative stated that the ground wire could be the issue; therefore, the dealer replaced the ground wiring. The repair stopped the lights from flashing; however, the hatch stopped opening the very same night of the repairs. In addition, the heater fan only worked on high. …”
NHTSA complaint #10268862, filed 2009-05, 1,246 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 2006 Kia Sorento
67 complaintsExterior lighting
56 complaintsElectrical system
53 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
35 complaintsSteering
33 complaintsBrakes
26 complaintsAir bags
19 complaintsEngine cooling
19 complaintsFuel system
12 complaintsSuspension
10 complaintsOther or unknown
9 complaintsVehicle speed control
8 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 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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