Power Train Related Problems of the 2005 Kia Motor Sorento

Table 1 shows ten common power train related problems of the 2005 Kia Motor Sorento. The number one most common problem is related to the power train (22 problems). The second most common problem is related to the automatic transmission (four problems).


Recently reported Power Train problems of the 2005 Kia Motor Sorento

The Power Train problem

Vehicle's rear end bolts rusted through had to replace the rear-end, we also had a 2004 that the frame rusted and broke in half, and the rear-end rusted out on it too. It was said it was caused by a design flaw that wouldn't allow the water to drain properly.   Read details...

The Automatic Transmission problem

2005 Sorento love the car, but on take off around 45 to 50 mph if I'll jerk and lose speed but if I keep my foot it does happen as of yet, it just holds there end much give lots of gas to get it going. That's the only problem I have. Please help. All the time!   Read details...

The Driveshaft problem

The contact owns a 2005 kia Sorento. While at a traffic light, the vehicle would not accelerate without warning. The vehicle was pushed to the side of the road. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the driveshaft fractured and needed to be replaced.   Read details...


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