Two problems related to manual transmission 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.
I bought a 2004 kia Sorento in 2006 finished paying for it in 2010,over the years I have had to change the lights so many times I cant count,I have had topaint it twice,then the driving shaft broke,the compressor was changed twice, the cd player works on and off the air bags light came on and stayed for months on end the engine light does the same and most recently there is smoke coming from the engine, I am having to stop park and let it cool off before continuing on my journey, at the moment I got scared and I now I have my vehicle parked at home because I am scared to drive it, it is a shame and I am very upset. Is there anyone out there who is trying to do something about these problems us consumers are having? I own my vehicle and has a clean title and would like to trade in or sell but with all these problems how can I pass it on to someone else? I am asking someone from kia to do the responsible thing and give us some answers before someone loses their life,that is if it hasn't happened already. Don't let this be Toyota.
2004 kia Sorento manual transmission transmission locks up randomly. I am unable to change gears. The shift stick moves to the various positions but the car remains in gear. This occurs while driving or stopped and trying to upshift or downshift . I have had the vehicle to the kia dealer on three occasions, but they are not able to duplicate the problem and hence, can do nothing about it. Last occurrence, on 3/27/2008, had vehicle towed to the dealer, however they said that it was not locked up when they drove it. No help from kia customer service either.