| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
2006 Kia Sorento repairs by problem area
Engine (24%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (22%)
Brakes and Traction Control (10%)
Suspension and Steering (6%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (30%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (2%)
Other (6%)
Chart based on 50 repairs.
2006 Kia Sorento engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (25%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (25%)
$100 - $499 (25%)
< $100 (25%)
Chart based on 8 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2006 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV
turbocharged 138hp 2.5L I4 Diesel 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 72000 mi | Tank Delamination (paint inside the fuel tank to peel off) causing the pickup filter inside the fuel tank to block, known problem with Sorento models btw 2003-2009. Kia replaced fuel tank FOC. |
2006 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV
192-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range
| 162000 mi US $250 |
Burst heater hose, spewed coolant into cabin. Local shop replaced broken hose and top radiator hose identified as likely to fail next. |
| 167000 mi US $883 |
Multiple faults with the intake manifold and induction system. Replaced with new one. Works fine now. |
| 49000 mi US $3500 |
The the crankshaft pulley bolt sheered of in the crankshaft (Unable to remove the bolt from the crank) |
2006 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV
192-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 33000 mi | In late summer 2011 engine light signaled problem.Dealer replaced transmission wire -assures top dead center position- Owner paid full cost because original warrantee had run out one month previous. Hence low mileage driver is penalized.BOO |
| 45200 mi US $800 |
All belts were replaced & serpentine |
| 42300 mi US $300 |
Replacement of 2 flex pipes on exhaust system & brackets |
| 55300 mi | Car wouldn't idle properly, would rev up @ 1500 RPM instead of 800-900. AC stopped blowing cold air. |
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