Kia Sorento Interior Lighting Problems
- 14
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
- 6
- Years with records
- 2003–2011
- Stored years
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 14 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
Complaints by year
What appears in the records
- dome light · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 4 |
| 60–100k mi | 3 |
| 100–150k mi | 3 |
| 1–30k mi | 2 |
Complaint evidence
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Electrical System · Interior Lighting
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 kia sorrento. The contact stated that when the interior light switch was in the auto position, the interior lighting would not turn off. The failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 63,800.
ODI 10807522
Brake Lights · Electrical System · Headlights · Interior Lighting
Headlight bulbs have gone out at least once a month since i have purchased vehicle used. Have to keep spare bulbs in vehicle in case it happened again at night which i would not be able to drive with my normal headlights ig i had not carried the spare ones in sorento. Brake lights have gone out 3 times since i have purchased sorento in march 2012. Lighting interior does not work unless you manually push the button…
ODI 10462447
Interior Lighting
I just purchaced a 2007 kia sorento 2 days ago . I got into the car early this morning to go to work , it was dark outside when my headlights came on so did all of my interior dome lights they would not turn off unless i had my headlights off. This was an extremely dangerous drive to work. I arrived very upset and went on line and found out that this is a serious light proble that many other people have and they…
ODI 10417825
Exterior Lighting · Interior Lighting
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. *tr
ODI 10401067
Exterior Lighting · Interior Lighting
I have a 2006 kia sorento. I have had to replace the battery twice (so including the original it has gone through 3 batteries since 06), i have had (and continue) to replace the bulbs in the headlights and brake lights. The dome light has ceased to work as well. I have been made aware that i am not alone in this problem but kia is not interested in doing anything about it. This is a safety issue. This last time, i…
ODI 10395268
Automatic Transmission · Interior Lighting · Latch
Tl*the contact owns a 2011 kia sorento. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 mph with the cruise control activated she heard a loud noise underneath the drivers seat. The vehicle then shuttered, stalled and wouldn't accelerate. The driver was able to keep driving, but couldn't accelerate over 20 mph. The vehicle was inspected by a dealer who informed the contact that the pressure control solenoid…
ODI 10381490
Accelerator Pedal · Electrical · Engine · Interior Lighting · Power Train · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Suspension
2011 kia sorento. Consumer writes regarding problems with vehicle within the first 2 months of purchase *tgw the consumer stated the stalled while driving on the highway. It would down shift unexpectedly and then jerk and jolt. There were times when the consumer applied the accelerator and the vehicle would not respond for a short period before the vehicle revved up and accelerated. The vehicle also pulled to the…
ODI 10380656
Exterior Lighting · Interior Lighting
Lighting (bulbs) very short life, bulbs last 1/5 to 1/10th of the life in other vehicles. Most recent both low beam bulbs failed within 5 minutes leaving us with no lighting while driving at highway speed on unlit divided highway. We have been replacing bulbs every 2-3 months. We always replace both headlights when one burns out. My other vehicles last many years, this vehicle is the only one i have ever had that…
ODI 10371987