Electrical System Related Problems of the 2004 Kia Motor Sorento

Table 1 shows eight common electrical system related problems of the 2004 Kia Motor Sorento. The number one most common problem is related to the electrical system (19 problems). The second most common problem is related to the battery (two problems).


Recently reported Electrical System problems of the 2004 Kia Motor Sorento

The Electrical System problem

I bought my 04 Sorento from my aunt who was the only owner. It had a power steering issue at that time which took several attenpts to fix. About a month later we we visiting family and had to turn around.   Read details...

The Battery problem

The original battery failed at 2 1/2 years and the replacement battery (kia battery) failed after only 1 1/2 years. I have replaced the headlights (4 times), fog lights (2 times), tail lights (2 times), and license plate light.   Read details...

The Alternator/generator/regulator problem

I was driving approximately 35-40 mph and my car suddenly lost power with all the dash lights briefly coming on (battery, oil, etc. ). Fortunately I was close to a side street and was able to make a hard turn and coast to the curb. I waited a minute and was able to restart the vehicle.   Read details...


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