Five problems related to wiring 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.
Today I took our 05 Sorento in for an oil change. It came as no surprise to me that during the 20 point inspection I was told the driver's side headlight didn't work. This is beyond ridiculous at this point. I have already changed burnt out headlights a minimum of 5-7 times now. I can't even keep up with the count. Like many other owners I have tried every make and type of headlight and none of them will last more than a few months. This recent set was the top of the line and I had to pay $80 for the two lights. Still don't last. It seems that kia knows about this issue but is unwilling or too cheap to pay have their issue fixed. I'm not the only owner with this problem. Look it up! the car has operated fine other than this but it has become a hassle and is very costly replacing headlights every few months! this will be the last kia that I buy unless kia steps up and fixes this issue. They have a new wiring harness that can help/fix this problem but of course owners have to pay for this out of pocket. Step up kia or enjoy losing a client from here on out!.
2005 kia Sorento. Consumer writes in regards to defroster switch malfunction the consumer stated the vehicle would not start. The mechanic stated the dash wiring had melted and the relay for the front windshield defroster was stuck in the open position.
The contact owns a 2005 kia Sorento. The contact stated while driving at approximately 65 mph, the interior and exterior lighting would sporadically fail. The air conditioner and fan could not be used when the failure would occur. The vehicle was taken to a local repair facility for diagnostic testing. The mechanic was unable to duplicate the failure. The dealer advised there was an unknown technical service bulletin in relation to the failure of the wiring harness, but no recalls. The contact attempted to contact the manufacturer but was unsuccessful in doing so. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000 and the current was unknown.
Our 2005 kia Sorento has been in the shop for over 185 days due to front,rear,brake and running light issue. The brake lights go out every two or three weeks and the other on a monthly basis. The throttle control along with the transmission and radio have been repaired at least five times each and good motor company of rockhill south carolina cant seem to find anything that would cause the problem. Kia motors is no help and cant seem to put two and two together to see the other 20 complaints with the same problems. I'm stuck with a 10 year warranty on a lemon.
The contact owns a 2005 kia Sorento. The contact stated was driving uphill when the throttle failed to engage. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician diagnosed that the wiring into the transmission was overheating and causing the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 10,000 and the current mileage was 80,000.