2005 Kia Sorento Engine Problems
- 17
- 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
- power steering · 6 records
- check engine · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 8 |
| 1–30k mi | 5 |
| 30–60k mi | 4 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine
Harmonic balancer bolt broke causing failure of all belt driven components. Loss of power steering while driving at highway speeds being the worst of which. It was extremely difficult for a small framed older woman to control while pulling over. Harmonic balancer fell from vehicle representing substantial risk to other vehicles on roadway. Vehicle had been to dealership for previous repairs but they neglected to…
ODI 10422885
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 kia sorento. The contact stated while driving 40 mph the brake lamp, battery warning lamp illuminated and the vehicle lost power steering without any warnings. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who diagnosed that the drive belts, and crank bolt sheered off and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not…
ODI 10411802
Electrical System · Engine · Headlights · Latches/Locks/Linkages
While driving my vehicle, it began making a "knocking" noise. The power steering then began to fail and then i was unable to accelerate. The car died (on a busy 4 lane hwy with my 7 mos old daughter in the car). Once stopped, i looked under my hood to find a large bolt laying on the floor of the interior of the bumper. The vehicle was towed to a local auto repair shop where, after 2 days and $1300 in repairs, i was…
ODI 10425676
Engine
2005 kia sorento ex with 80,000 miles; crankshaft pulley bolt failed may of 2011, resulting in being stranded. Towed to nearest repair facility, cost approx. $1200.00 for repair. The 2003 and 2004 kia models had a recall for this very problem, but kia refuses to extend the recall to 2005, even though many kia owners have experienced this problem. Some have had their crankshaft bolts fail multiple times. I have…
ODI 10405311
Engine
05 kia sorento. The harmonic balancer bolt doesn't adequately secure the balancer or pulley. Thru normal use, the bolt becomes loose causing damage to the balancer. The damaged balancer causes the pulley to become damaged, and all of the accessory belts run by the crankshaft pulley are damaged. The "fix" offered by kia does nothing to permanently fix the problem. I have now taken my vehicle to an ase certified…
ODI 10363013
Engine · Engine And Engine Cooling
Timing belt service performed by kia dealer on 3/1/2010 @ 77105 miles. On 5/22/2010, noticed brake warning and battery warning lights on while on highway. Pulled onto next off-ramp, and noticed no power steering. I then pulled into a gas station, opened the hood, and noticed that the alternator, a/c, and main drive belt appeared to have come off of the pulleys. I was able to drive the vehicle home, and checked the…
ODI 10331926
Engine
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 kia sorento. While driving at 60 mph, the contact heard a banging noise in the engine. Within a few minutes, the vehicle stalled and could not be restarted. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that the crankshaft bolt and the crankshaft position sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired when the complaint was filed. The current…
ODI 10334338
Engine
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 kia sorento. While driving at 10 mph and making a right turn, the bolt that connected the pulley and crankshaft snapped causing the contact to lose control of the steering. The engine turned off and the vehicle came to an abrupt stop in the middle of the road. The contact restarted the vehicle and took it the nearest repair shop where the pulley fell to the ground when lifted for…
ODI 10328738
Engine
My 2005 kia sorento cut off while i was driving, throwing me into a spin and leaving me facing the wrong way into oncoming traffic. Could have killed me and my kids. Had it towed to dealership. They jump started it and said they couldn't duplicate the problem. They did nothing. It subsequently cut off in traffic 3 more times. Called the dealership, they said it wasn't a warranty issue (this was the month of the…
ODI 10325549
Engine
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 kia sorento. The contact stated that the engine was making a loud knocking noise. When she started the vehicle, it began to shake severely and make a ticking noise. The vehicle could not be driven and was towed to the dealer. The technician found particles that resembled metal fragments in the engine. The entire engine had to be replaced. The failure mileage was 62,000.
ODI 10267641
Engine
Driving out of my office park at lunch time, heard fan noise like loose belt, then when turning wheel to exit lot, heard a loud "clunk" and lost power steering. Engine sitting loose in compartment land loose belts everywhere. Called roadside assistance and had vehicle towed to dealer. Told 2.5 hours late, when i called to the dealer, that the crankshaft bolt was broken again. Contacted kia consumer affairs and found…
ODI 10232415
Engine
Check engine light came on and engine idled very rough. Fearing repeat of cylinder misfire that occurred in september 2006 took vehicle straight to dealer. Cause determined to be a faulty evap pressure sensor. Replaced sensor under warranty. *tr
ODI 10232409
Engine
At under 20,000 miles i was told i need a new engine. They have had the car for two weeks and won't give me a rental in the meantime.*ak
ODI 10196715
Engine
Turning into the driveway from a short trip to the corner gas station, i heard a loud "clunk", lost power steering and vehicle would not restart. Contacted kia roadside assistance and had vehicle towed to dealership. Dealer indicated the crankshaft bolt broke. Dealer replaced the "short block" under warranty. Repairs took 5 days and no alternate transportation was provided. *tr
ODI 10232408
Engine
Check engine light came on while traveling with 100 miles of home on 9/22/06. Called kia roadside assistance, they recommended contacting the dealer. Took to dealer same day, they reset the light and recommended using a higher octane fuel and return for service if light returns. Returned to dealer on 9/26/06 with light on again. Testing showed cylinder #3 misfired and caused internal engine damage. Engine replaced…
ODI 10232405
Engine
Check engine light,needed canister close v canister ass/check engine install ccv filter and splash shields/check engine sensor fuel tank/ still waiting for sensor. Now cannot put gas in vehicle, keeps back splashing out, on 1/4 tank and cannot put gas in,still waiting for part. *nm
ODI 10136297
Engine
1) slowed car to put into park & car lunged forwarded, backed off, lunged forward, backed off, etc. Tapping sound came from engine. 2) car engine stopped and would not restart (stalled on roadway) 3) it is currently in the dealership for repairs, after they told me they couldn't get it to duplicate the problem (although the 1st day it was in the dealership, they anknowledged it was "misfiring".) they have now stated…
ODI 10124597