1. Kia Sorento
  2. Problems
  3. 2005
  4. Latches/Locks/Linkages

2005 Kia Sorento Latches/Locks/Linkages Problems

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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

BandRecords
100–150k mi1
30–60k mi1
1–30k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • November 26, 2013 · 137,000 miles

    Body · Latches/Locks/Linkages

    Front passenger door will not (open) from inside of vehicle.. It locks and unlocks but door opening connection link is not opening. This presents a crash and fire hazard as passengers must either open the window and reach out to open or have someone outside open the door! Had it repaired and it broke again shortly after repair. *tr

    ODI 10554284

  • June 17, 2011 · 53,000 miles

    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

  • December 15, 2007 · 1,500 miles

    Body · Latches/Locks/Linkages · Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc. · Vehicle Speed Control

    Tl* the contact owns a 2005 kia sorento. While driving approximately 60 mph, the contact depressed the accelerator pedal but the vehicle would not accelerate. The contact stopped the vehicle on the shoulder. The contact was able to drive without failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing however, the technician was unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate…

    ODI 10487880