2005 Kia Sorento Electrical System Problems
- 44
- 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.
Among these 44 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- every months · 7 records
- power steering · 6 records
- light came · 6 records
- replace headlights · 6 records
- check engine · 5 records
- engine light · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 12 |
| 100–150k mi | 10 |
| 60–100k mi | 9 |
| 30–60k mi | 6 |
| 150–400k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System
Over the last 4 years i have replaced the battery 3 times. Each time, the car had been sitting for a day or 2 and when i attempted to use it, the car/battery was dead. I have seen on line that the tccu (transfer case control unit) is probably the culprit and it is almost impossible to identify because the computer will show no history of it. Evidently, on rare occasions the computer will begin running diagnostics on…
ODI 10471147
Electrical System
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 kia sorento. The contact stated while driving at approximately 65 mph, the interior and exterior lighting would sporadically fail. The air conditioner and fan could not be used when the failure would occur. The vehicle was taken to a local repair facility for diagnostic testing. The mechanic was unable to duplicate the failure. The dealer advised there was an unknown technical service…
ODI 10340508
Electrical System
This is concerning my 2005 kia sorento that i never got the recall letter for the icv sensor, it just so happen that my check engine light came on and i called them complaining and they made it seem as if they were doing me a favor and said bring it in, it is covered and i discovered on the computer that there was a recall. I then had two headlights blow out and the check engine light was back on and they told me to…
ODI 10275935
Electrical System
I too have now had to replace my head light bulbs and tail light bulbs and have had multiple electrical issues with this car. I have had to have a fuse block replaced because the car was automatically engaging the starter while the engine was running. I have had to replace the clock due to flickering. *tr
ODI 10261930
Automatic Transmission · Electrical System
I have a 2005 kia sorento that started to shut off while driving on jan 3rd 2009. Since then it has happened 4 times. It is random and i am currently in court with kia through the pa lemon law. I wanted to file this complaint so it is on record. *tr
ODI 10316776
Electrical System · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 kia sorento. The contact stated was driving uphill when the throttle failed to engage. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician diagnosed that the wiring into the transmission was overheating and causing the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 10,000 and the current mileage was 80,000.
ODI 10548215
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 kia sorento. The contact stated that there was a burning odor of wires present in the vehicle and the headlights failed. In addition, the air conditioner failed and that the four wheel drive would not engage. The failure recurred on multiple occasions. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the compressor failed. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was…
ODI 10681740
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
We have a constant problem with headlight bulbs. I have tried every available brand at local automotive stores from the least expensive to the most expensive with the same results. They last about 4 months at best. There is a dealer available "fix" which includes a new wiring harness. Kia will not fix this at no cost. There has been 4 times in the last 3 years that the headlight has failed during late night driving.…
ODI 10434907
Electrical System
My kia sorento has electrical problems that cause the interior dash and doom lights to blink off and on. This has been happening for the last fourteen months. The dash lights stay off most of the time now, making it very difficult to monitor my instrument panel at night. I have also had to replace the headlights and tail light a total of six times over the last two plus years. There is also a problem with the heat.…
ODI 10259465
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Unknown Or Other
I purchase my 2005 kia sorrento lx new from taylor kia in toledo ohio.also purchased extra warranty for bumper to bumper.a couple months after i had purchase vehicle my headlight started going out i would take it back get it fixed come back home and another one would be out take it back come back to weeks later another headlight would be out. Then the headlights &taillights would go out and brake lights would go out…
ODI 10819851
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
Everything from interior lights, radio, clock, door locks and headlights burning out have been a problem. While driving and the interior lights just come on. Headlights burn out every 6 months. Everything else works when it wants. I took kia to court to get a equal trade but only got $9,000. Had to give $3,500 to the lawyers. The other $5,500 was not even enough to cover a trade in because the kias have a terrible…
ODI 10456022
Electrical System
Truck has a manufacturer defect (among many) as stated in service bulletins 2004-2014 that causes alternator radio frequencies to interference with transmission signaling thus shutting off or interrupting shift signaling due to inadequate shielding of transmission to tcm cable. This causes the truck to cut out between 3rd and 4th gear consistently when ascending or descending steep mountain passes at high altitude.…
ODI 11075473
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
Headlights blowing on a regular basis. Replace headlights four to five times a year possible electrical issue. *tr
ODI 10450578
Air Bags · Electrical System · Recliner · Seat Belts
We had issues from the beginning with a fire in the center console of our pre-owned kia. Then we noticed the light for the passenger side air bags was intermittent on picking up whether there was a passenger in the seat. Our clock would go in and out on the lighting especially over bumps. Then we were rear ended on the highway. No air bags went off. The seat belt did not engage and hold either me or my husband back.…
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 10146820
Electrical System
We have a constant issue with the interior ligts and exterior lights are turning on and off without notice. This is happening while driving down the road and has happened on 10 separate occassions in the last two months, the las occasion being august 6, 2011 at approximately 2:00am. While driving down a major highway here in seattle driving at 50mph the interior and exterior lights both shut down at the same time…
ODI 10417789
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
I have a 2005 kia sorento. I have had a problem with my headlights since i have had my car which i bought new in 2005. I have taken it to the dealer in valdosta ga several times to find out about it and they always say it's not a recall so they can't do anything about it. I have to replace headlights and taillights every 3 or 4 months. It is very expensive. My dome light hasn't worked in years and my check engine…
ODI 10583928
Electrical System
Headlights, brake light, interior light, radio, have all failed multiple times. I replace headlights and break lights every three months. I have had both headlights go out, one before i could get the other fixed. None of the dome lights work, i have no automatic lighting in the car. They dim based on weather and the terrain i am driving on. The radio went out shortly after i bought it, and the same thing happened…
ODI 10681375
Air Bags · Electrical System · Engine And Engine Cooling · Recliner
Dt: 2005 kia sorento. The airbag light stayed on. They have replaced the seat, t and sent the seat off to have the sensor replaced. The dealership said there was nothing else they could do. The check engine light came on and the vehicle stalled. This happened twice in one day. The vehicle will restart after waiting a while. Also, the clock had to be replaced twice. *ak
ODI 10132062
Abs Warning Light · Air Bags · Electrical System · Power Assist
The clock did not work properly, there was a noise while the vehicle was cold or starting cold while turning right or backing and pulling forward and a shudder feeling was in the brake pedal. There was a supposed service bulletin in reference to the abs/brake pedal. On four occasions, the passenger air bag sensor dash light did not engage properly with three different people with different height a weight, the power…
ODI 10111047