2004 Kia Sorento vs 2005 Kia Sorento
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2004 Kia Sorento | 2005 Kia Sorento |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 220 | 307 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 22 | 27 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 11 | 17 |
| Fire reports | 12 | 5 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 15–16 | 15–16 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 88,596 mi | 85,242 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Kia Sorento | Kia Sorento |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 46 | 63 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 46 | 44 |
| Power Train | 40 | 38 |
| Electrical System | 28 | 49 |
| Exterior Lighting | 14 | 53 |
| Steering | 24 | 39 |
| Air Bags | 14 | 43 |
| Suspension | 30 | 25 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Rust / corrosion | 42 | 21 |
| Stalling | 15 | 16 |
| Loss of power | 14 | 16 |
| Check engine light | 12 | 9 |
| Overheating | 12 | 0 |
| Steering problems | 9 | 13 |
| Vibration / shaking | 8 | 11 |
| Hesitation / surging | 6 | 0 |
2004 Kia Sorento
2005 Kia Sorento
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.