The Lemon IndexAll cars · Kia Sorento · 2006
2006 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 48,400 and 110,500 miles. Median 81,000, from 208 complaints with a mileage.
| System | Median | Middle half | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 92,700 | 73,000–117,000 | 65 |
| Lights | 50,000 | 29,500–91,500 | 38 |
| Electrical | 78,000 | 30,800–98,500 | 42 |
| Transmission & drivetrain | 79,000 | 43,600–106,000 | 35 |
| Steering | 92,300 | 73,000–121,000 | 31 |
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 | 23% |
| Lights | 23% |
| Brakes | 17% |
| Electrical | 14% |
| Equipment & accessories | 11% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 242 | 12 | 8 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.
Recall campaigns 1
09V130000 Apr 2009 Exterior Lighting / Brake Lights / Switch
Defect. HUYNDAI-KIA IS RECALLING 139,844 MY 2006-2007- SEDONA, SPORTAGE, SORENTO AND MY RONDO AND AMANTI VEHICLES. THE STOP LAMP SWITCH IN THE AFFECTED VEHICLES MAY MALFUNCTION. A MALFUNCTIONING STOP LAMP SWITCH MAY CAUSE THE BRAKE LIGHTS TO NOT ILLUMINATE WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED OR MAY CAUSE THE BRAKE LIGHTS TO REMAIN ILLUMINATED WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS RELEASED. A STOP LAMP SWITCH MALFUNCTION MAY ALSO AFFECT THE OPERATION OF THE BRAKE-TRANSMISSION SHIFT INTERLOCK FEATURE SO THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTER WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO BE SHIFTED OUT OF THE PARK POSITION. IT MAY ALSO CAUSE THE ELECTRON
Risk. ANY OF THESE MALFUNCTIONS, ALONE OR IN COMBINATION, MAY LEAD TO A CRASH.
Remedy. DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STOP LAMP SWITCH FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 17, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KIA'S CONSUMER ASSISTANCE CENTER AT 1-800-333-4542.
NHTSA investigations
| Status | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Closed | Throttle control system vulnerabilities | 2021 | 2023 |
Manufacturer communications 19
Kia filed 19 service communications for this car with NHTSA.
- Possible abnormal vibration/noise when shifting from park to drive or reverse due to…
- Transmission shift hesitation
- Automatic transmission adaptive value reset/relearn
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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