2005 Kia Sorento problems by component
307 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2005 Kia Sorento, grouped by the component owners reported. Each component links to a detailed breakdown with mileage, severity and owner reports.
| Component | Complaints | Share | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine → | 63 | 21% | 101,000 mi |
| Exterior Lighting → | 53 | 17% | 45,400 mi |
| Electrical System → | 49 | 16% | 71,000 mi |
| Engine and Engine Cooling → | 44 | 14% | 70,500 mi |
| Air Bags → | 43 | 14% | 89,000 mi |
| Steering → | 39 | 13% | 105,450 mi |
| Power Train → | 38 | 12% | 94,000 mi |
| Suspension → | 25 | 8% | 108,000 mi |
| Structure → | 14 | 5% | 124,000 mi |
| Fuel/propulsion System → | 12 | 4% | 79,500 mi |
| Seats | 8 | 3% | — |
| Service Brakes | 6 | 2% | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 6 | 2% | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 6 | 2% | — |
| Interior Lighting | 5 | 2% | — |
| Equipment | 4 | 1% | — |
| Seat Belts | 4 | 1% | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 3 | 1% | — |
| Parking Brake | 2 | 1% | — |
| Tires | 2 | 1% | — |
| Visibility | 2 | 1% | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 1% | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 0% | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 0% | — |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.