2005 Kia Sorento Power Train Problems
- 26
- 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 26 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- power steering · 7 records
- crank shaft · 7 records
- under hood · 4 records
- crankshaft bolt · 4 records
- bolt broke · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 11 |
| 100–150k mi | 9 |
| 30–60k mi | 3 |
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
Have experienced repeated failure of cam sensor, cam shaft pulley bolt, failure of engine cooling system, failure of clutch assembly and transmission, failure of air conditioning, failure of electrical system for exterior lights.. All issues are as documented by the hundreds and hundreds of complaints by other owners who are waiting for an investigation, a recall, or enough deaths and injuries to receive any…
ODI 11062709
Engine · Power Train
The vehicle's power steering didn't work, and it was rarely driven after transmission repair at a kia dealer. Looking under the hood showed that the belts weren't moving. The crankshaft pulley was attached but not straight; offset. I called the dealer and they said the crankshaft bolt breaking is a common problem in these vehicles. Is/was there a recall for this? This is a potentially dangerous situation. Luckily…
ODI 10745802
Power Train
Wife was driving away from house, heard screaching sound, then lost power steering while driving nearly ending up on sidewalk. When i checked under hood, i saw a bolt sitting on lower part of engine compartment, crankshaft pulley not moving, but bolt that holds it on spinning. None of the belts were moving. Most of the warning lights were also lit up. Apparently, there is a class action lawsuit involving this issue.
ODI 10733080
Engine · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 kia sorento. The contact stated that while driving 30 mph, an abnormal noise emitted from under the hood and the power steering seized. The contact discovered that none of the belts in the vehicle were moving. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician diagnosed that the crank shaft damper, harmonic balancer and the gear needed to be…
ODI 10660442
Power Train · Suspension
My 2005 kia sorento just went in for a transmission leak at 94k and came out with needing a new tranny pan and a whole new rear end underneath due to the rear trailing arm bracket rotting completely away. This is a major safety issue in which many are having. This needs to be recalled, it's the design of the bracket which causes salt, water, etc to enter and have no way to exit. Any of these vehicles in the salt…
ODI 10640674
Power Train
The vehicle is simply not wanting to accelerate upon taking off or going uphill. After little research, i found this is a common problem associated with this model. A metal piece of a valve has been shearing off then lodging in the emissions system. Canada has already issued a recall so i am unsure why the us hasn't followed suit. *tr
ODI 10627872
Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train
Crankshaft pulley came loose bolt broke kia has a problem with this. *tr
ODI 10607130
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Power Train
I bought my kia new it has sports package , i have had to replain shop all the time ce headlights 4 times the last 6 months it has been total mess power steering pressure hoses blew out then in may went to air port picked up daughter car was nothing no start tow truck ..auto shop first said plug in reader said crank shaft sensor then it said starter bad so replaced starter it starts but it now whines i took it back…
ODI 10606637
Engine · Power Train · Steering
Kia sorento 2005, similar crank bolt main pulley assembly break that many, many of the others have all been complaining about and unfortunately been experiencing. This is the third time i had this very same issue repaired for substantial dollars and now my mechanic stated there is not enough thread left into the crankshaft to fix and it needs a completely rebuild or engine replacement - which in all likelihood be…
ODI 10640618
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train · Steering
Driving approximately 55mph 22 nov 2013, heard a thump from engine compartment, and lost all power to vehicle, ending up in a ditch. Engine stopped, no steering, no brakes. Dash lights illuminated. Vehicle would not re-start. Crank pulley bolt broke off. Over 5 hours to extract remainder of bolt to repair engine. $1359 in repairs. Now, 22 sept 2014, 10 months later, had same happen on highway at 70mph in heavy…
Crash reported
ODI 10638162
Engine · Power Train
As i was driving my 2005 kia sorento at 40mph it started bucking and when you go to accelerate you can hold the pedal to the floor and it does not pick up speed. Took it to my mechanic and his software shows a recall for this and kia is saying there is no recall on my vehicle. His software says recalls campaign-sc073 icv replacement. *tr
ODI 10522815
Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train · Steering
3/2/13 had timing belt replaced @50,031 miles on my 2005 kia sorento to manual specs.drove from phx to nashville.5/2013 i heard a terrible squeaking sound under my hood,first thought loose belt. Went on to get it check out&as i was trying to make a right turn a few blocks from the house,my steering wheel was almost impossible to turn. Thought my power steering pump had gone out. I almost ran over 2 people crossing…
ODI 10513442
Power Train · Steering
Second failure of crank shaft pulley bolt within 2 months of it being repaired. Dealer assured me it was fixed properly according to the manufacturers tsb. Bolt sheared off again and all belts came loose. 18 year old female driver, while slowing to turn corner lost power assist steering, incredibly lucky to be alive. Loud clunk...that was the harmonic balancer falling off the vehicle. Kia fails to acknowledge design…
ODI 10509764
Power Train
Gear shift knob came off and is stuck in park. The mechanism to engage the shifter is a small cheap plastic piece that broke off. Fortunately, the car was not in motion when this occurred. *tr
ODI 10475387
Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train
I bought my 2005 kia sorento october 2011. The cost of the vehicle was $8664.00 and financed for $13,399.48 or 36 months. This vehicle was purchased at brick city motors, [redacted], newark, nj 07104. A warranty for 6 months or 7500 miles was issued with it. The warranty did not cover the defect in the engine. On february 7 2012, i was driving on interstate 280 in the 3rd lane going west when the vehicle shut off.…
ODI 10468701
Power Train · Steering
While traveling down the road in my 2005 kia sorento my car lost steering. My brake light and battery light came on, i took it to the dealer where they told me crankshaft bolt had broke with half of it stuck in engine. Kia refuses to address the issue with some many people having it. It is a dangerous condition that causes you to lose steering while driving luckily i didn't crash, but some many others have. Kia must…
ODI 10428737
Power Train
I see that you have 15 recalls for this suv, i have only had kia service this truck, until 09/09/2011 can you tell me why, no notice or repairs have been fixed, not one notice in the mail joe meyers kia. Houston texas. *js
ODI 10453560
Exterior Lighting · Power Train
I was driving home from work and stopped to store and when i went to back out it felt like power steering belt went out but it was not that it was a bolt backed out of the crankshaft and dealership said it was out of warranty so i called kia hotline and they said i still have warranty but not on that screw so i am looking a 2 grand to fix this suv that has headlights and taillights to be replaced all the time and…
ODI 10419284
Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train
The main crank shaft pully bolt stripped out and caused the crank shaft to start to work its way out of the motor block i talked to kia customer service center and they said that it was not covered as a recall even though it was a main failure in the previous two years of 2003 and 2004 they said that they had fixed the problem by installing a different bolt in the 2005 model but in my opinion that is a false…
ODI 10414268
Power Train · Steering
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 kia sorrento. The contact was attempting a turn while driving approximately 2 mph when the steering wheel abnormally locked. The contact was unable to turn the wheel and the vehicle was immediately shut off. The vehicle was then towed to an independent repair facility where she was informed that a bolt within the driveshaft had fractured and caused the failure. The vehicle was not…
ODI 10369521
Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train
Front drive shaft broke. Other issues and incidents include but not limited to: induction control system broke. Harmonic balancer broke. Crank shaft timing belt sprocket, crankshaft bolt broke and throttle position sensor. *tr
ODI 10695327
Cooling System · Front · Power Train
My 2005 sorento, suv, begun to shake on the front and later stopped. I had a mechanic check it for the main belt to be off and he said it was more major. The bolt had broken off in the motor. Some cars from kia had already had that complaint. I called the kia headquarters and they said yes, but not a recall for that model doing it. Well it is and i am still paying for something i can't use.???? *tr
ODI 10366684
Power Train
The crank shaft pulley in my 2005 kia sorento is defective. The part has failed multiple time and the manufacturer refuses to repair or replace the part or vehicle. The car is still within the power-train warranty with cover the engine. They have however stated that this is not covered as it is not part of the engine however this part is according to the dealership part of the engine as it controls the pistons and…
ODI 10303660
Power Train
The gear shift leaver broke while driving 2005 kia sorrento when examining the leaver it is held together by a small plastic screw that split in half when the lever was shifted into another gear. Thus making the shifter inoperable the car had 65000 miles on it i brought the car to kia and had to replace the shift leaver. I did not ask to keep the old leaver. *tr
ODI 10278594
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