2006 Kia Sorento owner complaints

Headlights both sides will go out on regular basis without warning -dash lights go out on regular basis-a/c unit will short out causing burn smell -window switches and tail lights will stop working on regular basis I have found many complaints about these problems. *kb

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 Kia sorento. The contact stated that the low beam headlights failed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection where it was diagnosed that an electrical shortage was causing the low beams to fail prematurely. The low beam bulbs were replaced numerous times, but the failure was not corrected. The manufacturer was not notified. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 30,000.

Panel dash lights intermediately dim, low headlights and back running light bulbs burn out constantly, license plate light bulbs burnt out and melted in casing, passenger air bag indicator light comes on when passenger is seated stating it is off. Powered door locks do not work most of the time - push power lock button or by key and still won't lock, keyless remotes don't work even after replacement of new batteries. *tr

Low beam head lights, just go out with out warning . Replaced 100s of time s just very costly . Kia wants 100. Every time to replace. *js

Started making loud knocking noise took to repair shop to find out the problem is with the crankshaft bolt, as many other Kia owners have been having. *tr

Was sitting parked thankfully but the crankshaft bolt sheared off causing loss of power steering and loss of alternator. This is the second time this has happened within a year. Thankfully we weren't in motion when this happened. Please investigate as this keeps happening and has happened to a lot of Kia sorento owners (looking online). Kia issued a service memo telling the service people to use an upgraded bolt, however we had the upgraded bolt and the issue still occurred. *tr

Kia sorento - I have a 2006 sorento that just turned 60,000 miles in october. I had driven it at lunch one day, when I went to leave the office at 5, the car was making an awful grinding noise and the emergency brake light came on, even though the brake was not on. Then the power steering went out. I had to have it towed in because the crankshaft malfunctioned and that along with all the belts and parts had to be replaced. It took 5 weeks for the repair, and now it has to go back because one of the new belts is screeching. I paid $1,300 for the repair and Kia only paid part of the repair. Why would they pay for part and not all, if it was a defective part that there should have been a recall on?

Wife was driving 40 MPH when the engine light and brake light came on with no warning. The engine stopped and she had no power steering and also no brakes. She was able to coast to a side road and barely got the vehicle to stop. The steering was very difficult. If it would have broke another 200 feet ahead she would not have been as lucky since there is a very sharp and dangerous curve. The curve has a single guard rail that she more in likely would have went through resulting in a 400 foot drop down a steep hill. Possibly resulting in a fatal crash.the vehicle was towed to coughlin Kia dealership in newark ohio. We were informed that the crankshaft bolt had broke in the motor. This caused the timing pulling and main pulley to break off. The result was major engine damage.the service manag

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 Kia sorento. While driving at various speeds, the air bag light illuminated on the instrument panel. The dealer diagnosed that the passenger seat sensor mat needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 105,280.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 Kia sorento. The contact stated that the brake lights would sporadically illuminate. The independent mechanic replaced the brake lights. In addition, the air bag warning lights remained illuminated. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 117,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 Kia sorento. While the vehicle was parked the contact noticed the air bag warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician stated the air bag sensor on the front passenger side seat had to be replaced. NHTSA recall campaign id number: 11v473000 (air bags:frontal:sensor/control module) may be related to the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated the VIN was not included in the recall. The recall only included 2007 and 2008 Kia sorentos. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 30,000.

We have a 2006 Kia the SUV type and the proble is that when we filled the gas tank the gasa gauge would would go to empty in 32 miles and al so the shifter handel poped out the holder

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, the vehicle operated as needed. The vehicle was taken to a certified mechanic who replaced the fuel pump sensor. The sensor had been replaced three times; however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 122,000.

While driving down the highway, the crankshaft bolt broke inside the crankshaft causing steering problems, and the car shutdown. This is very dangerous and could cause death by losing steering control or a serious accident with others due to lost of power. *tr

It doesnt shift parts of the transmission seems like fallling off. Loose power steering and brakes dont work

I have had to have extensive work on my brakes every 8000 miles. I can set my odometer by this it is so reliable. When I bought my sorento in 2006 within the first 8000 miles the brakes went out. The dealership agreed to change the rotors for me. In 8000 miles the shoes, rotors everything was bad again. I called the dealership, they refused to fix it. I went to them and they wanted to charge an exorbitant price so I went to my usual car repair shop. They changed the brakes and as usual within 8000 miles again the brakes. I went back to my car repair shop and they said this time it was the back brakes (the first time the front). They repaired them and assured me that this should not happen again before about 30k miles. Now after 8000 miles my brakes are again bad. I have now repaired my bra

On 11/23/15 I was driving down 85s when I hit something in the road. Had to pull over cause it sounded like the bottom of my car fell out. After waiting 2hrs for help we nticed that the driveshaft (2part shaft) broke off, punctured my gas tank, my cable that runs to my transmission and put a good size hole in the bottom of my back seat. The shop told me that this a reoccuring problem with this type of vehicle. After looking more closely we noticed a lot more damage that was caused by this. My car is still at the shop as of today since we are waiting on insurance. But, this car has given me more trouble than anything in my life! I will never get a Kia again! And the biggest problem is Kia won't do anything about this! In the past my car started to shake once I got over 30mph, my dash lights

As I slowed from about 20mph to make a stop on approach at a crowded intersection, my car suddenly became possessed; while I was gently braking/decelerating, the engine suddenly revved to full power on its own and lurched forward toward the cars waiting at the red light! I mashed the brake pedal to the floor but the roaring engine was stronger and it was winning, keeping the car moving forward [the tires were actually screeching as I had the brakes locked, but the strength of the engine was still moving the car forward toward the cars at the intersection]. In a last-ditch effort to prevent collision with cars, I swerved right, aiming for a utility pole on the sidewalk at the intersection [figuring that would be strong enough to stop the forward motion of the car, and would also stop the

When the a/c turns on, a belt slips noticeably and the power dips. *nm

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 Kia sorento. While driving at approximately 30 MPH, the front of the vehicle shook violently, the steering wheel seized, and the brakes failed. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the universal joint failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 155,000.