2006 Kia Sorento problems and complaints
Owners have filed 242 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Kia Sorento. The most-reported areas: Engine (67), Exterior Lighting (56), Electrical System (53).
Key takeaways
- 242 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 12 involve a crash, 8 a fire, 14 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 67 | 28% |
| Exterior Lighting | 56 | 23% |
| Electrical System | 53 | 22% |
| Power Train | 35 | 14% |
| Steering | 33 | 14% |
| Service Brakes | 26 | 11% |
| Air Bags | 19 | 8% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 19 | 8% |
| Suspension | 10 | 4% |
| Unknown Or Other | 9 | 4% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 8 | 3% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 8 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 Kia Sorento 4-DR. w/SAB | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 3/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Fuel System, Gasoline - filed 2022-12-08
The contact owns a 2006 Kia Sorento. The contact stated that there was a fuel odor coming from the vehicle. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, the vehicle would move, but shortly afterwards the vehicle would lose motive power and stall. The contact stated that after restarting the vehicle several times...
Fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2022-10-20
When fueling I am unable to put the fuel hose in all the way and lock in place. I have to hold the fuel hose and pump very slowly. If I pump too fast the fuel will not go in tank. I was told it’s the ball in the fuel tank that is screwed up. I was also told there was a recall but I never received knowledge to that. It...
Air Bags - filed 2022-08-08
The contact owns a 2006 Kia Sorento. The contact stated that he purchased the vehicle with the passenger's side air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the passenger's side seat sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer wa...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.