Four problems related to check engine light on have been reported for the 2005 Kia Motor Sorento. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2005 Kia Motor Sorento based on all problems reported for the 2005 Sorento.
Check engine light came on and engine idled very rough. Fearing repeat of cylinder misfire that occurred in September 2006 took vehicle straight to dealer. Cause determined to be a faulty evap pressure sensor. Replaced sensor under warranty.
Check engine light came on while traveling with 100 miles of home on 9/22/06. Called kia roadside assistance, they recommended contacting the dealer. Took to dealer same day, they reset the light and recommended using a higher octane fuel and return for service if light returns. Returned to dealer on 9/26/06 with light on again. Testing showed cylinder #3 misfired and caused internal engine damage. Engine replaced at 12,149miles under warranty and 9/27/06.
Check engine light,needed canister close v canister ass/check engine install ccv filter and splash shields/check engine sensor fuel tank/ still waiting for sensor. Now cannot put gas in vehicle, keeps back splashing out, on 1/4 tank and cannot put gas in,still waiting for part.
2005 kia Sorento. The airbag light stayed on. They have replaced the seat, t and sent the seat off to have the sensor replaced. The dealership said there was nothing else they could do. The check engine light came on and the vehicle stalled. This happened twice in one day. The vehicle will restart after waiting a while. Also, the clock had to be replaced twice.