4.5

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
24,500 miles

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problem #3

Jan 012007

Sorento

  • 30,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Kia Sorento. The contact stated that the low beam headlights failed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection where it was diagnosed that an electrical shortage was causing the low beams to fail prematurely. The low beam bulbs were replaced numerous times, but the failure was not corrected. The manufacturer was not notified. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 30,000.

- Newton, NC, USA

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problem #2

Jan 082009

Sorento

  • 12,000 miles
Front headlights on Kia Sorento 2006 model continues to burn out or flash on their own have replaced 6 sets of lights in front and have on 38,000 miles first set was at 16,000 and every 6 to 8 months there after.

- Fort Wayne, IN, USA

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problem #1

Aug 302007

Sorento

  • 31,500 miles
Both headlights (low beam) were out. Took the vehicle to the dealership and had to pay $98.15 to get them replaced. The dealership said the warranty is good for 12 months or 12,000 miles. A couple of months back I also had both tail lights go out and had to pay for them as well.

- Santa Fe, NM, USA

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