2006 Kia Sorento lighting problems
Owners reported lighting problems in 59 complaints for the 2006 Kia Sorento, 15% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 59 15% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 50,000 miles 40 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 | 7 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 7 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 9 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 5 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 6 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 2 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 2 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 40 lighting complaints that report mileage, the median is about 50,000 miles, and 58% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 fire.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 kia sorento. The contact was driving 30 MPH when the headlights overheated and failed. The contact stated that the bulbs would have to be replaced every three to six months. The contact did not take the vehicle to a dealer or a local mechanic for diagnosis or repairs. The failure mileage was 30,000. Updated 03/24/11
Since purchasing my sorento in 2008 my husband has had to change headlights and\or break lights at least once a month sometimes more. On two occasions I was driving in the dark when I've lost both headlights and had to use the high beams. So in 7 years we have replaced approximately 84 headlights and/or breaklights.
Other problems reported for the 2006 Kia Sorento
- Engine 85 complaints
- Electrical system 53 complaints
- Steering 33 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 32 complaints
- Brakes 26 complaints
- Air bags 19 complaints