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
2006 Kia Sorento engine problems
severe 54 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $3,100
Complaints
54
Recalls
0
Crashes
2
Avg fix
$3,100
What owners are reporting 4 most recent
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 U…
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 …
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 …
Common questions
How serious is the engine problem on the 2006 Kia Sorento?
It's a meaningful issue. 54 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $3,100.
At what mileage does the engine typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $3,100 for engine repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to engine?
No active recalls currently cover engine issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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