Three problems related to check engine light on have been reported for the 2004 Kia Motor Sorento. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2004 Kia Motor Sorento based on all problems reported for the 2004 Sorento.
200 miles from home, out of the blue, car acted like it was misfiring then lost power and died on highway at highway speeds. Car would not turn over or crank. Called tow truck to bring vehicle home for $490. 00 and mechanic came out and hooked up machine to it and code came out crankshaft position sensor system. Check engine light wasn't on at all, until we got it home and it started up like no problem, but then died again. Weren't the crankshaft bolts already recalled and fixed?! maintenance schedule always kept up to date and wouldn't you know, happened one month to the day that my extended warranty expired! still haven't had it to shop, can't afford to bring it in after having it towed 200 miles, others thinks it can be fuel filter/pump or the brain, ecm. Who knows. Sitting with no vehicle is so much fun, thanks, kia!.
My 2004 kia Sorento has an intermittent check engine light that displays error code p0446. The light comes on and off as it pleases. There is a TSB for this particular problem, but there are no details. This intermittent light is causing my vehicle to fail it's smog inspection. I have replaced the gas cap as indicated but this did not fix the problem.
Tl- the contact owns a 2004 kia Sorento. The contact stated while starting the vehicle she heard a ticking noise then the battery and engine lights illuminated and the vehicle also lost power steering. The vehicle was towed to a private mechanic where it was found that the vibration dampener had failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted about the issue. The failure and current mileages were 81,000. Mh.