2005 Kia Sorento vs 2007 Kia Sorento
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2005 Kia Sorento | 2007 Kia Sorento |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 307 | 154 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 27 | 23 |
| Investigations | 0 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 17 | 10 |
| Fire reports | 5 | 5 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 15–16 | 17–18 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 85,242 mi | 75,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Kia Sorento | Kia Sorento |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 43 | 58 |
| Engine | 63 | 7 |
| Electrical System | 49 | 21 |
| Exterior Lighting | 53 | 12 |
| Power Train | 38 | 20 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 44 | 6 |
| Steering | 39 | 3 |
| Suspension | 25 | 3 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Rust / corrosion | 21 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 18 | 0 |
| Stalling | 16 | 9 |
| Loss of power | 16 | 7 |
| Airbag warning light | 14 | 19 |
| Steering problems | 13 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 11 | 8 |
| Check engine light | 9 | 15 |
2005 Kia Sorento
2007 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.