KiaSorento2006
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2006 Kia Sorento Seats Problems

5
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.

Among these 5 stored complaint records:

  • 2 indicate a crash
  • 1 indicate injury
  • 0 indicate fire

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
60–100k mi1
100–150k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • December 5, 2014 · 105,280 miles

    Air Bags · Seats

    Tl* the contact owns a 2006 kia sorento. While driving at various speeds, the air bag light illuminated on the instrument panel. The dealer diagnosed that the passenger seat sensor mat needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 105,280.

    ODI 10662960

  • June 9, 2011 · 70,000 miles

    Seats

    I hydroplaned and swerved across the street in the oncoming lane and spun out and went up a ditch and hit a tree. I was ejected from the car (i was wearing my seat belt) and my seat back broke and i was ejected out of the car through the passenger's back seat door - i broke the door with my back going through it. I fractured a vertebrae in my back and had extensive bruises everywhere and a hairline fracture in my…

    Crash reported · 1 injury

    ODI 10411561

  • July 25, 2010

    Seats

    My 2006 kia sorento electric driver seat will not move so i can sit comfortably. I was working fine until the 25th of july. *tr

    ODI 10351757

  • June 15, 2009

    Air Bags · Seats

    I was in a car accident in june 2009, in a 2006 kia sorento. I was hit by a vehicle traveling at approximately 60-70mph. The impact was so severe, that i ended up in front of the vehicle that i was pushed into. The result of this accident was total loss of vehicle. My air bags did not deploy, and that driver side seat back broke. Doctors said that had my seat back not broke, i would not have sustained such…

    Crash reported

    ODI 10314735

  • July 1, 2008

    Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Seats · Structure

    2006 kia sorento. I bought this vehicle new in 2006. I have replaced several headlights, taillights, turn lights, ect. My dome light is now broken and wont turn on when i open the doors. Most importantly the drivers side seat motor has now went out. After calling the dealership they advised me that its about $1,300.00 to fix!!!!!!! My 4-wheel drive goes in o.k. But i have to play with it to get it out. This vehicle…

    ODI 10386630