2008 Kia Sorento electrical system problems
Owners reported electrical system problems in 32 complaints for the 2008 Kia Sorento, 10% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 32 10% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 63,000 miles 21 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 5
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When electrical system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 2 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 6 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 5 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 2 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 21 electrical system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 63,000 miles, and 43% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 5 fires, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
I was in an auto accident 8/18/17 tossed back and forth like a rag doll my air bag didn't deploy on impact until the 4th time and I was knock out unconscious. Don't recall my seat belt worked I recall being tossed back and forth back and forth and took my last breath. This is my 3 time doing this. It was moving I was hit in an accident.
Dash lighting problem on 2008b kia sorento. When control knob on turn signal switch is rotated for night lighting of dash lights, the dash lights go out, blowing a fuse. Possible short is system somewhere. Unable to trace at canadian kia dealership without paying $90.00/hr fee which could take many hours.
Other problems reported for the 2008 Kia Sorento
- Air bags 67 complaints
- Stability control 44 complaints
- Engine 43 complaints
- Cruise control 28 complaints
- Brakes 27 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 19 complaints