2005 Kia Sorento electrical system problems
Owners reported electrical system problems in 49 complaints for the 2005 Kia Sorento, 11% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 49 11% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 68,000 miles 40 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 2 and 2
- Injuries and deaths
- 3 and 1
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When electrical system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 10 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 4 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 4 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 5 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 3 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 8 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 3 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 40 electrical system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 68,000 miles, and 45% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 crashes, 2 fires, 3 injuries, 1 death.
What owners wrote
Electrical fire under drivers dash. While trying to drive the kia . called fire department and they responded quickly. I know there was recall on 2006 and believe 2005 should have been included Thanks [XXX] [XXX]
Over the last 4 years I have replaced the battery 3 times. Each time, the car had been sitting for a day or 2 and when I attempted to use it, the car/battery was dead. I have seen on line that the tccu (transfer case control unit) is probably the culprit and it is almost impossible to identify because the computer will show no history of it. Evidently, on rare occasions the computer will begin running diagnostics on the tccu when the car is being shut off. The drain on the system is enough to wipe out the battery.
Other problems reported for the 2005 Kia Sorento
- Engine 106 complaints
- Lighting 61 complaints
- Air bags 45 complaints
- Steering 39 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 29 complaints
- Suspension 25 complaints
- Brakes 15 complaints