The Lemon IndexAll cars · Kia Sorento · 2005
2005 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 5-spd | RWD | 14 / 20 / 16 | Regular | $3,900 |
| 3.5L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | RWD | 15 / 19 / 16 | Regular | $3,900 |
| 3.5L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | 4Wheel or AWD | 14 / 18 / 16 | Regular | $3,900 |
| 3.5L 6-cyl | Auto 5-spd | 4Wheel or AWD | 13 / 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 43,800 and 111,000 miles. Median 84,400, from 255 complaints with a mileage.
| System | Median | Middle half | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 101,000 | 82,000–120,000 | 59 |
| Lights | 45,400 | 18,400–94,000 | 38 |
| Electrical | 67,600 | 19,200–106,700 | 40 |
| Engine | 69,000 | 45,300–99,900 | 41 |
| Airbags | 65,000 | 1,600–116,200 | 28 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Airbags | 43% |
| Lights | 23% |
| Engine | 20% |
| Brakes | 10% |
| Electrical | 8% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 307 | 17 | 5 | 11 | 1 | 4 |
As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.
Manufacturer communications 27
Kia filed 27 service communications for this car with NHTSA.
- Intermittent mil on with no fault code stored; information about dtc p1330
- Throttle position sensor w/ 3.5l engines
- Ecm upgrade with tp sensor replacement-mil on with dtc p2135/p0638
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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