3.1

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
45,286 miles

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problem #2

Apr 182008

Sorento 4WD 6-cyl

  • Manual transmission
  • 46,800 miles
The original battery failed at 2 1/2 years and the replacement battery (Kia battery) failed after only 1 1/2 years. I have replaced the headlights (4 times), fog lights (2 times), tail lights (2 times), and license plate light. Electrical system check showed no problems that could be causing all of these failures.

- Laytonsville, MD, USA

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problem #1

May 302006

Sorento 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 43,773 miles
2004 Kia Sorento - loss of power, brake and battery lights illuminated, vehicle stalled. Crank bolt failure. Happened 3 times; replaced/fixed 3 times. A letter to Kia being sent at the time this was being written.

- Enfield, CT, USA

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