2005 Kia Sorento lighting problems
Owners reported lighting problems in 61 complaints for the 2005 Kia Sorento, 13% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 61 13% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 50,000 miles 45 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When lighting problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 10 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 8 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 9 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 2 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 5 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 9 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 45 lighting complaints that report mileage, the median is about 50,000 miles, and 60% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 fire.
What owners wrote
While returning from our vacation our kia started making at lot of noises in around the airconditioning heating system, the air coming from the vents didn't seem to be warm enough to defog the windows, then the next day when it was warmer it started making a rattling fan noise when the air was turned on. When the system was turned off it didn't make the noise anymore. We arrived home unloaded our gear and then went out again a while later.
This car is a safety hazard. Headlights/tail lights/dashboard lights burn out within months of replacements. Just burned through 5 fuses for the dashboard in one day. Dealership will not fix as there has been no recall. Google the make and model and you will see many electrical issues and angry owners. Have a teen driver in the family and we are afraid to let her even drive this car. Please recall this model and make kia own up to their responsibilities!!!!
Other problems reported for the 2005 Kia Sorento
- Engine 106 complaints
- Electrical system 49 complaints
- Air bags 45 complaints
- Steering 39 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 29 complaints
- Suspension 25 complaints
- Brakes 15 complaints