Three problems related to engine noise have been reported for the 2006 Kia Motor Sorento. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2006 Kia Motor Sorento based on all problems reported for the 2006 Sorento.
I was driving on the highway in slushy snow and the brake light & battery light came on. The engine sounded rough. When I went to pull of the highway, I had no power steering.
Tl-the contact owns a 2006 kia Sorento. The contact stated that while driving at 35 mph. The engine sounded louder than normal. The engine and the battery warning lights illuminated. The steering wheel became difficult to turn and the contact had to apply force to the steering wheel in order to turn the vehicle. Upon further inspection the contact noticed that a bolt had fractured from the front of the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 106,575. Oo.
I was driving and noticed the 4-wheel light came on. I stopped the car and waited a few minutes. When I turned the car back on it was making a noise. Upon further investigation, I found the crankshaft very loose. The car is presently at the repair garage awaiting an estimate.