2005 Kia Sorento Automatic Transmission Problems
- 7
- 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.
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 2 |
| 1–30k mi | 2 |
| 60–100k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Automatic Transmission · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Car shakes when braking. Rear brakes pads worn down to 30%. Had rear rotors turned and new pads installed at 37,945 shaking reduced somewhat. At 41,252 had rear brake rotors replaced,(because they where warped) and brake pads replaced,car still shakes. Mechanic states problem is in the drive train which somehow binds-ups when braking and is destroying the rear bakes. Shakes. *tr
ODI 10394018
Automatic Transmission
2005 sorento love the car, but on take off around 45 to 50 mph if i'll jerk and lose speed but if i keep my foot it does happen as of yet, it just holds there end much give lots of gas to get it going. That's the only problem i have. Please help. All the time! *tr
ODI 10354876
Automatic Transmission · Engine And Engine Cooling
Earlier recall defective!!! 2005 kia sorento v6, had a recall of breakage of crankshaft accessory pulley bolt. New bolt from the recall has also failed. My crankshaft pulley and bolt fell out on the highway while in operation. Kia service refuses to cover the new bolt on warranty. Had bolt tightened at local shop and it failed again in 3 days!!! Kia is failing to fix this problem in which will result in fatality…
ODI 10326103
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
Automatic Transmission
While driving under normal circumstances, the automatic transmission in my 2005 kia sorento makes an unusual noise (klunk) while shifting between gears, then immediately loses power. I maybe able to drive at a very low speed for a short distance with no power or it will just not move (as what happened to me in the second failure). The kia dealership in which i have had it towed to has done the following. First visit…
ODI 10216000
Automatic Transmission
Transmission slips in the first four gears. I a have almost been rear ended many times because transmission goes into neutral. Transmission module replaced. It is still slipping out of gear. *nm
ODI 10133408
Automatic Transmission
While driving my 2005 kia sorento it suddenly looses power and will not surpass 30 mph. When i change from automatic transmission to this new standard shift there is no response. This has occurred now 4 times the past 2 months. The dealer checked the codes and nothing shows. I must stop and shut the vehicle off, restart and all systems return to normal. My dealer says that i must bring this to them when it is in…
ODI 10139390