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2006 Kia Sorento repairs by problem area
Engine (24%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (22%)
Brakes and Traction Control (10%)
Suspension and Steering (6%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (30%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (2%)
Other (6%)
Chart based on 50 repairs.
2006 Kia Sorento repair cost distribution
$2500+ (7%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (14%)
$100 - $499 (38%)
< $100 (41%)
Chart based on 29 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2006 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV
turbocharged 138hp 2.5L I4 Diesel 5-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range
| Kia Sorento in Great Britain Feb 2013 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Jun 201670000 mi£450 | Front prop shaft had wear so I replaced it as a precaution | ||
| Kia Sorento in Great Britain Oct 2010 - Jun 2016 | |||
| Oct 201191300 mi£250 | Replaced four discs, all badly worn & scored, front drivers side also badly warped. All Pads replaced. Hand Brake compensator seized, stripped, greased & rebuilt. | ||
| Apr 2015118000 mi£100 | Replaced dead battery | ||
2006 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV
turbocharged 138hp 2.5L I4 Diesel 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| Kia Sorento in Great Britain Sep 2010 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Nov 201039000 mi£98 | Heater fan not working awaiting to be taking into workshop. Fuses all ok Transistor-Field EFF failed. New part fitted. This part controls the heater blower fan motor. | ||
| Jun 201141000 mi | Interior Air conditioning/heater fan not working for 2 weeks as same problem last year. Took car into KIA workshop where they confirmed fan not working and could not identify part to replace and wanted to contact KIA helpdesk and to re-book the car into | ||
| Feb 201462000 mi | Steering rack slight oil seepage dealer recommends new steering rack before next MOT | ||
| Jun 201463000 mi£450 | Noticed rear left (NSR) wheel smoking after a journey where dealer cleaned out and lubricated handbrake linkage to NSR disc was told ok. Next day wheel still smoking dealer replaced brake calliper. | ||
| Aug 201569900 mi£175 | Drivers door lock failed would not unlock and door would not open. Took car to other garage where they found a broken spring which they replaced. Aircon service as not blowing out cold air. | ||
| Dec 201572000 mi | Tank Delamination (paint inside the fuel tank to peel off) causing the pickup filter inside the fuel tank to block, known problem with Sorento models btw 2003-2009. Kia replaced fuel tank FOC. | ||
| Jun 201678000 mi£98 | 5 speed triptronic would not on two occasions disengage from 1st gear. Changed auto transmission fluid and disconnected battery to reset system with no further faults. | ||
| Jul 201791000 mi£200 | Automatic transmission oil cooler pipe leaking, replaced | ||
| Jun 2018101000 mi£70 | Aircon gas needed to be refilled and system serviced as not blowing out cold air. Now working as it should. | ||
| Oct 2018105000 mi£618 | Severe vibration when traveling at approx. 60 to 70mph, garage fond UJ joint on prop shaft about to collapse and would have catastrophic if done so. Garage replaced propshaft as all one unit with UJ, also replaced fluids in transfer box, automatic gearbox and from diff, car now working perfectly. | ||
2006 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV
192-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range
| Kia Sorento in Georgia, United States Jan 2015 - Apr 2017 | |||
| Jun 2015162000 miUS $250 | Burst heater hose, spewed coolant into cabin. Local shop replaced broken hose and top radiator hose identified as likely to fail next. | ||
| Oct 2015164500 miUS $400 | Passenger airbag fault light is on. Service center was unable to find the problem. It remains unresolved. | ||
| Feb 2016167000 miUS $883 | Multiple faults with the intake manifold and induction system. Replaced with new one. Works fine now. | ||
| Kia Sorento in Massachusetts, United States Oct 2013 - Apr 2016 | |||
| Jun 201549000 miUS $3500 | The the crankshaft pulley bolt sheered of in the crankshaft (Unable to remove the bolt from the crank) | ||
2006 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV
192-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| Kia Sorento in Alberta, Canada May 2016 - Aug 2016 | |||
| May 201691140 miC $400 | Issues with grounding in headlight/signal light electrical system. | ||
| Kia Sorento in Utah, United States Apr 2007 - May 2011 | |||
| Jun 20072067 mi | Door lock problem. Fuse was not pushed in. Kia Multi Point Inspection with fluid etc. | ||
| Kia Sorento in Massachusetts, United States Sep 2011 - Jun 2015 | |||
| Sep 201133000 mi | In late summer 2011 engine light signaled problem.Dealer replaced transmission wire -assures top dead center position- Owner paid full cost because original warrantee had run out one month previous. Hence low mileage driver is penalized.BOO | ||
| Jun 201341000 miUS $195 | Windshield wiper would not turn off. | ||
| May 201447000 mi | Previous problem with windshield wiper mechanism was replaced, but problem reocured. Replaced another part associated with the wiper assembly at $200 COST AND PROBLEM THEN RESOLVED. | ||
| Kia Sorento in Oregon, United States Oct 2010 - Jul 2013 | |||
| Nov 201058000 mi | 4wd not working - harness was successfully attached | ||
| Jan 201167800 mi | 4wd/awd totally not working - and car did not navigate well in the snow and ice. Replaced a part to fix it. Now it is working fine. | ||
| Kia Sorento in Massachusetts, United States Mar 2013 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Jul 201445200 miUS $800 | All belts were replaced & serpentine | ||
| Jan 201542300 miUS $300 | Replacement of 2 flex pipes on exhaust system & brackets | ||
| May 201655300 mi | Car wouldn't idle properly, would rev up @ 1500 RPM instead of 800-900. AC stopped blowing cold air. | ||
| Kia Sorento in Pennsylvania, United States Feb 2011 - Apr 2016 | |||
| Apr 201530000 miUS $65 | New Battery | ||
| Kia Sorento in Texas, United States Feb 2011 - Aug 2014 | |||
| Aug 201276000 miUS $800 | Replaced compressor due to clutch fail | ||
2005.5 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV
turbocharged 138hp 2.5L I4 Diesel 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| Kia Sorento in Great Britain Jan 2013 - Dec 2016 | |||
| May 201351900 mi | Rear axle upper trailing arm mounting bracket corrosion - application of Technical Service Bulletin by Kia to inspect, clean, modify or replace and protect. | ||
| Jul 201352500 mi£350 | Underbody & Tow Bar corrosion, paint loss, serious pitting and surface corrosion. Sump guard showed new holes after blasting. Underbody stem cleaned, abraded, primed, chassis black and waxoyl. Tow Bar blasted, zinc primed and powder coate | ||
| Nov 201355000 mi£660 | Rear Differential Pinion Bearings, spacer and seal replaced. The person who did my diff said it had been out before. It was less than 2 mnths old when I bought it. Main Dealer servicing also failed. | ||
| Jun 201563000 mi | Juddering and vibration on lock starting off and parking - currently under investigation | ||
| Oct 201564200 mi£2000 | Diff locking up. Diff replaced but noisy - Kia notified but action delayed because of sickness - have to take up again with Kia | ||
| Jun 201668000 mi | Car would not start - flat battery - jump start needed. High internal resistance and battery charge capacity reduced to about 30%. Original Kia battery replaced with new non-Kia part. Rear Calipers not always releasing properly causing dragging and overheating. Callipers replaced. 1 Front Caliper uneven in operation - both replaced. Rear Disks replaced because of corrosion of pad faces to below MoT area limit. | ||
| Aug 201668600 mi£90 | Rear Brake Calipers binding intermittently after replacement with high brake pedal. NFF found by dealer. Jury still out. | ||
| Kia Sorento in South Africa Sep 2014 - Sep 2018 | |||
| Oct 201491440 miR 235 | Gearchange problem. Strip&clean valve body, flush,new ATF fluid. No change in symptoms. Fuel pick up stripped and cleaned, new fuel filter fitted. Caused by fuel tank delamination. Problem still exists. Will contain with frequent filter changes. | ||
| Jan 201593000 mi | I was then advised to remove the fuse for the gearbox control for 15 mins. Small improvement. Then added PS23, initially a partial improvement. But over the last 3 days of driving the fault is hardly detectable, and getting better. Resolved. | ||
| Apr 201594440 mi | Vehicle inspected by Kia,they have agreed to replace delaminating fuel tank, new fuel filters, service 2 injectors, free of charge. Vehicle booked in for 7/4/15. Fault found while carrying out maintenance. Fuel tank, fuel filter replaced under delamination problem as promised previously. Injectors said to be un-serviceable, but re-fitted and running fine | ||
| Sep 201596100 miR 1145 | Cracked hydraulic pipe to power steering ram. New pipe made and fitted | ||
| Apr 2017102920 miR 500 | New front brake pads fitted. | ||
| Jul 2017104160 miR 900 | Air con dead | ||
| Sep 2017105400 miR 1700 | Battery reached the end of life. New 900amp heavy duty fitted. | ||
| Sep 2018108500 miR 9500 | Electric window winder motor replaced. Mechanic damaged fuel system pump, reconditioned. fuel system flushed, air leak cured. | ||
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