1. Kia Sorento
  2. Problems
  3. 2006
  4. Engine

2006 Kia Sorento Engine 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.

What owners report

  • tail light · 5 records

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
30–60k mi1
1–30k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • May 3, 2011 · 57,000 miles

    Engine · Exhaust System

    Crankshaft torque bolt sheared off causing the braking and steering to become stiff resulting in greatly diminished control of the vehicle. The pulley assembly began to squeal resulting in parking the vehicle until it was time to take it to the dealership for service of the concern. Enroute to the dealership the brake and engine light appeared and braking became sluggish and steering appeared to be stiff. Was able…

    ODI 10399105

  • July 22, 2006 · 11,894 miles

    Electrical System · Engine · Tail Lights

    2006 sorento was purchased in nov 2005. Jan of 2006 the check engine light came on and i was told it was due to possible loose gas cap. First time tail light went out was in july of 2006. Right rear tail light was replaced. In october of 2006 a tail light bulb was replaced during my 15,000 mile maintenance. In november 2006 right tail light went out and kia replaced bulb once again. In december of 2006 left tail…

    ODI 10178154