2005 Kia Sorento Exterior Lighting Problems
- 43
- 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
- every months · 9 records
- brake lights · 8 records
- tail lights · 6 records
- couple months · 5 records
- head lights · 5 records
- replace headlights · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 13 |
| 30–60k mi | 9 |
| 60–100k mi | 6 |
| 100–150k mi | 4 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Exterior Lighting
I own a 2005 and a 2006 kia sorento ex. In both vehicles i must replace lightbulbs continually. On average, i replace headlights approximately once every 60 to 90 days. Brake light bulb replacement is less frequent, but does occur often within the year. There is obviously a problem with the electrical system in these vehicles but kia will not acknowledge any problems. *tr
ODI 10252810
Exterior Lighting
This is my second complaint on this issue. I currently have no working headlights on my 2005 kia sorento, again. The light bulbs go out every three to six months. The right rear brake light just went out as well. I keep having to drive with my high beams on because i keep losing one or both of my headlights. This will be the 5th time i replace the bulbs in a year's time. Kia tells me there is no problem and that…
ODI 10240045
Exterior Lighting
My 05 kia sorrento's head light bulbs keep consistently burning out. I have bought 8 lightbulbs within the last 6 months. This will be the very last kia that i own unless there service gets better and more reliable and they take action on there defective vehicles. *tr
ODI 10259205
Exterior Lighting
Headlights and taillights have been replaced at least 5 times in the 3 years i've had the sorento. I keep my headlights off during the day and it seemed to delay the bulb going out as fast as it did when i kept them on all day. I keep replacement bulbs in my vehicle at all times due to this. You can buy them for $5.00 at your local auto parts store. Kia needs to recall this...way too many complaints for nothing to…
ODI 10229806
Exterior Lighting
Basically, i am constantly having to change lights. (i.e. Brake lights, interior dome lights, headlights). *tr
ODI 10230236
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
Exterior Lighting
I have had to replace the bulbs in this vehicle every few months. Brake lights, head lights, fog lights, blinkers etc. This is insane. I keep getting tickets, and now 2 days ago the officer recognized me from pulling me over for the same thing 6 months ago. *tr
ODI 10442057
Exterior Lighting
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 kia sorento. While driving 35 mph, the front headlights suddenly shut off. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that the light bulbs needed to be replaced. The vehicle has not been repaired. The current mileage was 58,469 and failure mileage was 38,000.
ODI 10239032
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 · 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
Exterior Lighting
I have a 2005 kia sorento. The tail lights, tag lights, head lights, and running lights are constantly going up. This is a major safety issue and i am sick and tired of spending a small fortune in bulbs for this car. I bought the car new in 2005 and have had this problem since a few months after purchasing. Kia will not acknowledge that there is a problem or put a recall on the vehicle. For the safety of my two kids…
ODI 10411653
Exterior Lighting
First the headlights on driver side went out. We took the 2005 kia sorento lx to the dealer to have the headlight replaced at which time they admitted there was a defect problem with the headlights going out frequently. They said bring it in and they would fix the problem. The next time the passenger light went out and the dealer said there was no problem and would not fix it. Since then the drivers side light has…
ODI 10312307
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
Headlights blowing on a regular basis. Replace headlights four to five times a year possible electrical issue. *tr
ODI 10450578
Exterior Lighting
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 kia sorento. The contact stated that she had to replace her front headlamp light bulbs approximately eleven times and the brake light bulbs twice. There were no recalls available on this year, make, and model vehicle. The current mileage was 67,869 and failure mileage was 50,000.
ODI 10228635
Exterior Lighting
I was on the interstate and both of my taillights stop working. I was notified by another driver. I took the vehicle into the kia dealership and was told it was a light assembly problem. They claimed to have fixed it. Even after their so called fix i have t o replace taillight and headlight bulbs about every three months. The outages occur on opposite sides everytime and switch between the taillight and headlight. I…
ODI 10552112
Electrical · Exterior Lighting
I have a 2005 sorento. I have replaced the headlights 15 times. They have both gone out before when driving at night and i had to drive nearly 40 miles with brights only. I have also replaced brake lights 5 times. It started in oct the year i bought the car and has continued. I am stunned at the number of complaints about this and lack of response from kia. Anybody filing a class action? I'm sure there would be…
ODI 10320189
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
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