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2008 Kia Sorento repairs by problem area
Engine (33%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)
Brakes and Traction Control (10%)
Suspension and Steering (6%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (41%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)
Other (2%)
Chart based on 49 repairs.
2008 Kia Sorento repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (10%)
$500 - $999 (12%)
$100 - $499 (27%)
< $100 (51%)
Chart based on 41 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2008 Kia Sorento
Engine not specified
| Kia Sorento in North Carolina, United States Nov 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Jan 2011US $2000 | Transmission went out at 64,000 miles. Car would not go forward nor in reverse. Had to replace transmission. | ||
2008 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV
turbocharged 168hp 2.5L I4 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| Kia Sorento in Queensland, Australia Nov 2010 - May 2015 | |||
| Jul 201247620 mi | Oil leak from intercooler pipe | ||
| Kia Sorento in Romania Nov 2010 - Sep 2017 | |||
| Jul 201240700 mi | A/C compressor leaking | ||
| Aug 201580600 mi$150 | Front propeller shaft 2 x U joints | ||
| Mar 201689900 mi$1000 | A/C compressor replacement A/C Electric Fan replacement A/C recharge | ||
| Dec 201699820 mi$100 | mode actuator replaced | ||
| Sep 2017106640 mi$700 | Front wheel bearings , uperr control arms, shock absorbers, lower arm ball joints and bushes, stabilizer bar bushes and links, tie roads, All replacement are made for both front sides (left and right). | ||
| Kia Sorento in Great Britain May 2009 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Nov 200919000 mi | Rear Differential replaced under warranty. | ||
| Kia Sorento in Great Britain Nov 2009 - Oct 2011 | |||
| Sep 200910000 mi | Cruise control wouldn't stay engaged. Software update under warranty. | ||
| Feb 201119300 mi | Windscreen icing up on the inside. Workshop found that AC drain pipe had been fitted upside down allowing a small amount of moisture into cabin. While car was in was advised of a service campaign to update ECU for turbo speed control. Wasn't aware of anything from driving the car. | ||
2008 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV
turbocharged 168hp 2.5L I4 Diesel 5-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range
| Kia Sorento in Switzerland Jun 2018 - Jul 2022 | |||
| Jul 201886800 mi | I didn't do anything but change a few bulbs and mess with the HVAC accentuature door so AC would blow at the face and not on the defrost mode. | ||
| Jul 2022101060 mi | Asked for quote on turbo, injectors and head gasket. Was not be able to give a quote. Not the best mechanics here in Spain | ||
| Kia Sorento in Great Britain Nov 2010 - Dec 2017 | |||
| May 201122000 mi | Headlamp washer relay switch stopped operating - replaced. | ||
| Jun 201121000 mi | Headlamp washer motor and relay replaced under warranty. | ||
| Jun 201230000 mi | Noticed no turbo power on pulling away. Dealer checked it out and replaced primary fuel pump and fuel filter assembly. Now running like a bird again! | ||
| Apr 201334300 mi | Rear parking sensors just packed up - no reason! | ||
| May 201335000 mi | New rear parking sensor kit ordered by dealer and fitted - now all up and working again! | ||
| Jun 201542000 mi£420 | Turbo failure condenser leaking. it's rarely hot here, so no rush to fix it. | ||
| Jul 201644200 mi£300 | A/c condensor leaking. New non OEM unit fitted. | ||
2008 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV
262-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Kia Sorento in Georgia, United States Mar 2014 - Mar 2015 | |||
| Sep 201473000 miUS $200 | Alternartor failure | ||
2008 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV
262-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| Kia Sorento in Colorado, United States Nov 2010 - Dec 2015 | |||
| Apr 201132000 mi | Throttle position sensor replaced. | ||
| May 201352700 miUS $50 | O2 sensor failed | ||
| Dec 201475000 miUS $150 | Button automatic climate Control not working | ||
2008 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV
262-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| Kia Sorento in New York, United States Sep 2015 - Sep 2015 | |||
| Sep 201562000 miUS $650 | Gradual failure of various accessories, bad ECM. | ||
| Kia Sorento in Massachusetts, United States Mar 2017 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Jan 2018109000 mi | ABS/ESC lamp on. Possibly occurred after running into deep pothole in highway | ||
| Kia Sorento in Missouri, United States Mar 2014 - Jan 2018 | |||
| Feb 201549900 miUS $150 | Rear wiper motor would not stop, even with the key out of the ignition. Started over 2 yrs ago and it was never really fixed it had a mind of it's own seemed like. I disconnected the battery to make it stop. They finally replaced the wiper motor. | ||
2008 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV
242-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Kia Sorento in North Carolina, United States Jan 2011 - Jul 2011 | |||
| Jul 201136000 mi | Vehicle slammed into gear. Low idle, sometimes failed to start on first attempt. | ||
| Kia Sorento in Texas, United States Jun 2013 - Jul 2013 | |||
| Jul 201350000 mi | brake light switch had to be replaced. Bought the part at Advanced Auto Parts. headlight bulb went out The AC quit blowing. An auto tech teacher hit the reset button and it worked for another month. It is no longer working. Will have it looked at tomorrow. I am on a road trip. :/ | ||
| Kia Sorento in Qatar Jul 2012 - Dec 2012 | |||
| Aug 201248360 mi | I wash my car and having alternator problem, well its fixed in warranty | ||
| Kia Sorento in Georgia, United States Oct 2010 - Feb 2014 | |||
| May 201015580 mi | Brake pedal switch had to be replaced. Releasing the pedal did not deactivate the brake lights leaving them continuously on draining battery when car was parked, (in addition to the safety issue) | ||
| Dec 201359000 miUS $346 | 1 week after warranty expired check engine light cam on, Oxygen Sensor had to be replaced | ||
| Feb 201460000 mi | Humming Noise was being heard coming from the rear of SUV. Rear Differential Assembly needs to be replaced. Rear Differential Repair Dealer quoted 1850.00 N Metro Atlanta. Pricing other. | ||
2008 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV
242-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| Kia Sorento in Massachusetts, United States Jul 2016 - May 2019 | |||
| Jul 201788000 miUS $300 | Rotors & pads front | ||
| Kia Sorento in Colorado, United States Apr 2012 - Nov 2018 | |||
| Jan 201372700 miUS $100 | Driver's side downstream O2 sensor replaced. | ||
| Jul 201475000 miUS $250 | Replaced shocks and struts. They weren't leaking, but the system was no longer critically damped. | ||
| Aug 201475500 miUS $580 | Replaced brake master cylinder. | ||
| Jul 201583000 miUS $1000 | front left wheel bearing was failing and was replaced right downstream O2 sensor was replaced engine/transmission operating in reduced power/limp home mode. accelerator position sensor replaced | ||
| Jun 2017102000 miUS $10 | ESC Off light was illuminating. Replaced stoplight switch. | ||
| Jun 2018105000 miUS $800 | Timing cover and oil pan leaking oil | ||
| Kia Sorento in North Carolina, United States Jan 2011 - Jun 2012 | |||
| May 201219300 mi | check engine light on and esc light on with reduced engine power. dealer replaced accelerator position sensor for code p2106 and p2138 and applied stabilant 22a. | ||
2007.5 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV
262-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| Kia Sorento in New South Wales, Australia Nov 2010 - Jun 2012 | |||
| Mar 201263860 miA $250 | Abs controller replacement. Light on Speed sensor N/W check engine light on Mechanic cannot clear ABS light and now check engine light on again. Will try another mechanic | ||
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