Electrical System Related Problems of the 2018 Kia Motor Sorento

Table 1 shows four common electrical system related problems of the 2018 Kia Motor Sorento. The number one most common problem is related to the electrical system (27 problems). The second most common problem is related to the wiring (one problem).

Table 1. Electrical System related problems of Kia Motor Sorento


Recently reported Electrical System problems of the 2018 Kia Motor Sorento

The Electrical System problem

My speedometer was jumping from 0 to 20 mph while in park. A couple weeks later it did it while I was driving, I was going 25 mph and it jumped to 55 mph. I took it to the shop that day and all 4 of my wheel speed sensors were out, which wasn’t accurately measuring my speed.   Read details...

The Wiring problem

In January 2019 a recall was done on my vehicle. A few days later, I was traveling out of state. I was on the interstate driving 70 miles per hour when the car lost power. Luckily there was no one behind me. I was told that the recall sent the car into limp mode because the engine was bad.   Read details...

The Headlights Turn Off While Driving problem

Headlights turn off while driving on highway and city streets. Service on 3-23-20 and could duplicate problem. On 9-25-20 driving and dash board indicator switching from flashers on, headlights going from auto set, to off, to running lights, and door locks locking and unlocking.   Read details...


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