Tail Light Switch Problems of Kia Motor Sorento - part 2

Kia Motor Sorento owners have reported 44 problems related to tail light switch (under the exterior lighting category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Kia Motor Sorento based on all problems reported for the Sorento.

36 Tail Light Switch problem of the 2006 Kia Motor Sorento

Failure Date: 12/01/2006

I replace the headlights and fog lights at least every 3-6 months, I've even replace parking lights and tail lights. I bought my 2006 kia brand new and every year since, its the same thing. . . Kia really needs to address this, as these Sorentos can run forever but if we can't see where we are going, that's a problem.

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37 Tail Light Switch problem of the 2003 Kia Motor Sorento

Failure Date: 07/20/2006

I have had my kia Sorento for almost a year and I have repeatedly had to change the headlights and tail lights. At least 8 times for the headlights and 4 for the tail.

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38 Tail Light Switch problem of the 2005 Kia Motor Sorento

Failure Date: 04/11/2006

I have a 2005 kia Sorento. The tail lights, tag lights, head lights, and running lights are constantly going up. This is a major safety issue and I am sick and tired of spending a small fortune in bulbs for this car. I bought the car new in 2005 and have had this problem since a few months after purchasing. Kia will not acknowledge that there is a problem or put a recall on the vehicle. For the safety of my two kids who are passengers in this vehicle, please do something about this.

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39 Tail Light Switch problem of the 2006 Kia Motor Sorento

Failure Date: 03/25/2006

I have had to replace the headlight bulbs 5 times and tail light bulbs 4 times. The 2006 kia Sorento was purchased new. This is not normal. An electrical problem is evident. I do a great deal of driving at night and there is a safety issue with the head lights and tail lights not being dependable. Not to mention the fact that getting pulled over by law officers due to this problem is a huge inconvenience.

40 Tail Light Switch problem of the 2003 Kia Motor Sorento

Failure Date: 03/01/2006

Headlights and tail light keep going out and fog lights also has happened 8 times now.

41 Tail Light Switch problem of the 2003 Kia Motor Sorento

Failure Date: 02/21/2006

I have a 2003 kia Sorento that keeps buring bulbs, I have had my car for 3 years now and have to replace bulbs every other month in my car, this is just the headlights, I have replaced the tail lights twice since having my car, but the headlights last only 1 month to 6 weeks.

42 Tail Light Switch problem of the 2003 Kia Motor Sorento

Failure Date: 12/26/2005

Electrical failure,cooling system failure,rough running-engine misfire purchased car 2-22-2003 brand new this car has spent a lot of time on the dealers lift. Also has seen its share of tow trucks. In the past 1 1/2 years I have replaced 18 left side headlights,23 right side headlights ,16 fog lights,8 license plate lights and 6 tail lights the truck has been to 3 dealers and they all say its either normal or it's only because I did not buy the bulbs from kia well some I did and they do not last either. The last time it was in they had the truck for 9 1/2 minutes and told us there is nothing wrong and for $149. 00 they will put in a new bulb. No warranty on how long it will last. . . . . The truck also misfires and the dealer also cannot fix it they say the computer says its good so it must be good. Well you can feel the misfire even the dealers mechanic stated it is misfiring but he cannot fix it maybe after the warranty is over we will be able to find the problem. . . . . Another problem is the cooling system in the past 3 years it has had the recovery tank replaced 2 times the radiator replaced the connecting y behind the motor replaced . . . I have spent over $200. 00 on rent a cars with no help from kia each time my car is towed in this car is still under warranty so why cant they fix it o yeah the last thing is the fog lights are melting or shall I say its the inside chrome coating is burning and I was told its not warranty and there about $85. 00 each why wont kia meet with me ?????????????? can anyone please help me.

43 Tail Light Switch problem of the 2003 Kia Motor Sorento

Failure Date: 11/07/2005

Electrical failure,cooling system failure,rough running-engine misfire purchased car 2-22-2003 brand new this car has spent a lot of time on the dealers lift. Also has seen its share of tow trucks. In the past 1 1/2 years I have replaced 18 left side headlights,23 right side head light ,16 fog lights,8 license plate lights and 6 tail lights the truck has been to 3 dealers and they all say its either normal or it's only because I did not buy the bulbs from kia well some I did and they do not last either. The last time it was in they had the truck for 9 1/2 minutes and told us there is nothing wrong and for $149. 00 they will put in a new bulb. No warranty on how long it will last. . . . . The truck also misfires and the dealer also cannot fix it they say the computer says its good so it must be good. Well you can feel the misfire even the dealers mechanic stated it is misfiring but he cannot fix it maybe after the warranty is over we will be able to find the problem. . . . . Another problem is the cooling system in the past 3 years it has had the recovery tank replaced 2 times the radiator replaced the connecting y behind the motor replaced . . . I have spent over $200. 00 on rent a cars with no help from kia each time my car is towed in this car is still under warranty so why cant they fix it o yeah the last thing is the fog lights are melting or shall I say its the inside chrome coating is burning and I was told its not warranty and there about $85. 00 each why wont kia meet with me ?????????????? can anyone please help me.

44 Tail Light Switch problem of the 2003 Kia Motor Sorento

Failure Date: 04/01/2003

Vehicle is a 2003 kia Sorento with 70,000 miles, purchased new. Vehicle appears to have serious electrical issues. I have, to date, replaced light bulbs approximately 38 times. This includes head light bulbs (high and low), fog light bulbs, tail light bulbs and brake light bulbs. Also the clock only works intermittently and the power sun roof has ceased working. Dealer offers no solution. This has been ongoing since the first month of ownership.




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