2003 Kia Sorento Exterior Lighting Problems
- 12
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
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.
What owners report
- light bulbs · 5 records
- tail lights · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 4 |
| 30–60k mi | 3 |
| 100–150k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
Driving at night when all of a sudden interior lights started blinking off & on like strobe lights at a disco. I tried turning them off, nothing. It seemed related to the dimmer switch because if i kept pressure on it to the lowest degree, the flashing stopped. For awhile i wedged a pin in the switch & that worked. Eventually, though that stopped working & the light show would begin. It happened day & night, just…
ODI 10485940
Electrical System · Engine · Engine And Engine Cooling · Exterior Lighting · Visibility
I have had my 2003 kia sorento since march 2010. It was purchased with 32,000 miles on it, and as of the end of october 2010, it had 36,000 miles. So far, i have had to replace the coolant reservoir, because it was cracked. I was driving, and it overheated out of nowhere. It was in the shop for four days, because they could not find the problem even after doing several pressurized systems tests. At the end of…
ODI 10365133
Engine And Engine Cooling · Exterior Lighting
The check engine light keeps coming on and it has been checked by a dealership and they don't know the problem, the front headlamps keep burning out. *tr
ODI 10259396
Exterior Lighting
The headlights and brakelights on my vehicle (2003 kia sorento ex) go out approximately every 3-4 months. I have had to replace them at least 12 times since i got the vehicle in 2005. I have had the bulbs replaced by the dealer 3 times just to make sure that it was done correctly and with the kia parts and they still blew out. I have reported this problem to kia 4 times. This is a dangerous situation to be put in…
ODI 10251504
Exterior Lighting · Steering · Vehicle Speed Control
I own a 2003 kia sorento lx. I used it mainly to go from home to work. This happened 2 days ago, march 16, 2006, at 32247 miles. While making a right turn from a stoplight, i had complete loss of vehicle control, it would not let me stop it and i could not control the steering wheel, it kept turning sharply to the right, and i landed on the sidewalk. Luckily, it happened when i was just entering my neighborhood,…
ODI 10185439
Exterior Lighting
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. *nm
ODI 10163176
Exterior Lighting
Headlights and tail light keep going out and fog lights also has happened 8 times now. *nm
ODI 10151549
Exterior Lighting
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. *nm
ODI 10150901
Engine And Engine Cooling · Exterior Lighting · Wiring
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…
ODI 10146679
Cruise Control · Electrical System · Engine And Engine Cooling · Exterior Lighting
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…
ODI 10146681
Exterior Lighting
Headlights/fog lights need to be replaced every 3-4 months. I bought my car new so i know it is not the fault of anyone else, other than the manufacturer. Each bulb costs approximately $19.00 [depending on brand and type of bulb}. I know i have spent hundreds of dollars on bulbs since 2003; it is now 2009. *tr
ODI 10258826
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
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…
ODI 10164224
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