17 problems related to headlights 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.
Since purchasing my Sorento in 2008 my husband has had to change headlights and\or break lights at least once a month sometimes more. On two occasions I was driving in the dark when I've lost both headlights and had to use the high beams. So in 7 years we have replaced approximately 84 headlights and/or breaklights.
My 2006 kia Sorento has 96000 miles on it and it seems that the head light or electrical system has a short in it. The head light will go off but you if you tap the head light assembly it will come back on as if there is a short in the electrical system. Also, the dome light will come on if you turn it to the on position but if you put it on the door position it does not come on when the door is open. Again that would be a failure in the electrical system. The kia will not start after replacing a headlight bulb. I know that sounds like they are not related but the head light went out so I replaced it and then I wouldn't start right after changing the light.
I purchased a 2006 kia Sorento back in February 2011. Since I have purchased the vehicle I have replaced the headlights. 3 times. Every failure occurred on interstate 64. I have taken the vehicle to have them changed where they have not touched the lamps and have completed a proper install. It appears that for a second the vehicle has no power and the headlights flash off then on. The headlights going on then back on is a regular occurrence. The last occurrence yesterday 6/3/2011 happened about 2 am while driving through daniel boone national forest and made the vehicle un-drivable until daytime hours when it could be safely driven to a shop for the headlights to be replaced again and left my family stranded on the side of the road unable to see to drive home for approximately some 45 miles from our home.
When I turn on my headlights, my interior lights stay on and will not turn off. I have had to take out the fuse to fix this problem with my interior lights staying on. It happened suddenly and I cannot seem to get it resolved.
Panel dash lights intermediately dim, low headlights and back running light bulbs burn out constantly, license plate light bulbs burnt out and melted in casing, passenger air bag indicator light comes on when passenger is seated stating it is off. Powered door locks do not work most of the time - push power lock button or by key and still won't lock, keyless remotes don't work even after replacement of new batteries.
Headlights blowing all the time. Also the windshield wipers have lost there park position and when they are turned off they stop in front of the drivers line of sight and makes it very difficult to see what is going on around you while driving. I have talked to several people that have the same make and model and year as mine and they are having the same problems.
Our 2006 kia Sorento burns out all lights on this car. I have change the headlights at least 10 times this year alone. We keep extra brakelights in the car because they go out at least every 3 weeks. I will burn this car in the middle of the street! something must be done. I have seen over 1000 complaints on this same model for the last 6 years.
Had the car 2 years and have to replace the headlight bulbs 3 times. Replaced within last 5 months and now are out again.
2006 kia Sorento - the headlights keep going out because of some kind of short or engineering flaw. Normal repair is to tap the lights and they come back on, however this is very dangerous as when they shut off cannot be controlled and could cause an accident. There are other kia owners online complaining of the same thing. My headlight bulbs are not burned out, and have not been replaced a fellow kia Sorento owner with the same problem showed me how to fix the problem.
The contact owns a 2006 kia Sorento. The contact was driving 30 mph when the headlights overheated and failed. The contact stated that the bulbs would have to be replaced every three to six months. The contact did not take the vehicle to a dealer or a local mechanic for diagnosis or repairs. The failure mileage was 30,000. Updated 03/24/lj.
Replaced driver and passenger headlight on January 3, 2009 with hi-performance sylvania headlights after initial headlights burnt out. The new headlights went out one by one on February 16th and 18th. Have also replaced tail-light bulbs three times. Interior dome light works on occasion and points towards a short.
Front headlights on kia Sorento 2006 model continues to burn out or flash on their own have replaced 6 sets of lights in front and have on 38,000 miles first set was at 16,000 and every 6 to 8 months there after.
2006 kia Sorento. I bought this vehicle new in 2006. I have replaced several headlights, taillights, turn lights, ect. My dome light is now broken and wont turn on when I open the doors. Most importantly the drivers side seat motor has now went out. After calling the dealership they advised me that its about $1,300. 00 to fix!!!!!!! my 4-wheel drive goes in o. K. But I have to play with it to get it out. This vehicle has never had water damage or been rode hard. Yet still problem after problem!!!!!!!.
We have repeatedly replaced low beam headlights. Have tried various brands to no avail. Tried replacing one at a time/ both at same time with no luck. Same result in that they burn out within a couple days to a couple months. Shortly after purchasing vehicle, the dome light for the door does not work. Decided to investigate on internet and have found I am not the only person having these issues. Seems to me there is an issue with the electrical system. Only reporting to express my concern to the safety of my family and others who own a kia. This has been brought to my attention after my wife was pulled over for having only one headlight. The officer was nice and only gave her a courtesy warning. Not sure what will happen the next time. Law enforcement does not allow ignorance as an excuse for the law.
The contact owns a 2006 kia Sorento. The contact stated that while driving 60 mph, the headlights would flicker and he constantly had to replace the light bulbs. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, who did not provide an actual diagnosis as to what was causing the failure and advised the contact to only use the light bulbs sold by the manufacturer, not aftermarket products. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 50,000 and the current mileage was 110,000.
Both headlights (low beam) were out. Took the vehicle to the dealership and had to pay $98. 15 to get them replaced. The dealership said the warranty is good for 12 months or 12,000 miles. A couple of months back I also had both tail lights go out and had to pay for them as well.
The contact owns a 2006 kia Sorento. The contact stated that the headlights and rear lights had to be replaced at a minimum of one time per year. The contact had to constantly replace the bulbs for the lights but the vehicle had not yet been to the dealer for inspection of the recurring failure. In addition, the vehicle would stall sporadically and without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated to the contact that the crankshaft position sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 71,000.