The Lemon IndexAll cars · Kia Sorento · 2004
2004 Kia Sorento. Advanced data.
The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.
Engines and drivetrains 4
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / hwy / combined | Fuel | Fuel cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5L 6-cyl | Auto 4-spd | RWD | 14 / 18 / 16 | Regular | $3,900 |
| 3.5L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | RWD | 14 / 18 / 16 | Regular | $3,900 |
| 3.5L 6-cyl | Auto 4-spd | 4Wheel or AWD | 14 / 18 / 15 | Regular | $4,150 |
| 3.5L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | 4Wheel or AWD | 14 / 18 / 15 | Regular | $4,150 |
EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.
Failure mileage by system
Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 60,400 and 121,500 miles. Median 86,200, from 186 complaints with a mileage.
| System | Median | Middle half | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 68,000 | 60,400–92,400 | 42 |
| Engine | 109,000 | 94,200–143,400 | 39 |
| Transmission & drivetrain | 83,900 | 10,200–120,000 | 35 |
| Suspension | 103,000 | 85,400–137,000 | 27 |
| Body structure | 122,500 | 79,000–148,500 | 24 |
Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.
Complaints by system
| System | Share of complaints |
|---|---|
| Transmission & drivetrain | 43% |
| Engine | 26% |
| Steering | 11% |
| Electrical | 11% |
| Suspension | 9% |
One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.
Severity, all complaints
| Total | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths | Tows |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 220 | 11 | 12 | 9 | 1 | 1 |
As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.
Manufacturer communications 22
Kia filed 22 service communications for this car with NHTSA.
- Possible abnormal vibration/noise when shifting from park to drive or reverse due to…
- Intermittent mil on with no fault code stored; information about dtc p1330
- Throttle position sensor w/ 3.5l engines
Safety equipment
| Electronic stability | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning |
|---|---|---|
| No | No | No |
Nearby model years
Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.
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