2004 Kia Sorento Consumer Discussions

Kia Sorento Maintenance and Repair

Kia Sorento Transfer Case

Written by: ninpo1 on Nov 20, 2009 10:24 AM

Hi! I was wondering if anybody could tell me how difficult it would be to install a new transfer case in a 2004 sorento. I am mechanically inclined although not a mechanic. Thanks Read More...

Kia Sorento LX 2004 - Transfer Case

Written by: marinier on Sep 23, 2009 06:59 AM

I recently purchased a 2004 Sorento which I am lead to believe is full time 4 wheel drive with option of low 4 wheel with the flick of a switch. . The rear wheels have started to lock up at very low speeds when turning sharply to the right or left. Considerable grinding noise in the rear end of the vehicle. Problem ceases when driving straight or at higher speed. ie 10+ ... Read More...

door open alst yesterday the open door lightarm

Written by: christylou on Sep 17, 2009 08:13 PM

My 2004 sorento 61k the open door light is on even when the engine is off and the door ajar alarm rings constantly when the car is in motion. The check engine light has been on for two weeks and failed emission test so now I am driving with expired tabs. On my first visit to the dealer, the less than helpful service manager said it would be $90 per hour for a diagnosis even ... Read More...

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re: Kia Sorrento/A/C and warranty [boltguy]

Written by: melmouse on Apr 23, 2008 03:41 PM

I have seen consumer reports showing many 2003 Sorentos had this very problem. Also, I have seen a handfull of complaints from 2004 owners. And all of these cars had the engine die and all needed new engines. I understand they posted a TSB (I think that's what it is) a bulletin to the Kia service depts that this is an issue and an upgrade on how to fix the problem when ... Read More...

Kia Sorento Maintenance and Repair

Re: 2004 kia sorento [military]

Written by: pao on May 05, 2009 05:01 PM

you should always match the tire size and tread life, if you have a TOD AWD Sorie....believe the owners manual also states the same...if in fact your dif is blown...and you have TOD...be prepared for an expensive repair bill the dif alone is almost $3.5K, then labor though you bought the same size tires....they were apparently different in tread remaining....thus ... Read More...

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Written by: military on May 05, 2009 04:41 PM

I recently replaced my tires with used ones. All four of them where the same size. They were different manufactures, the two in the front were Goodyear and the two in the rear were BF Goodrich. In about a week, I noticed a strange noise coming from under my front end. When I took it to the dealer, I was told that the front differential had burned out because my tires where ... Read More...

Re: 2004 kia sorento floodlight replacement [danaedk]

Written by: pao on Oct 12, 2008 07:41 PM

the light assembly doesnt come off...the the bulb socket should twist out of the assembly from the rear.....assume you mean the fog light... Read More...

2004 kia sorento floodlight replacement

Written by: danaedk on Oct 10, 2008 06:19 PM

hello i have a 2004 kia sorento and i noticed the floodlight on the bottom under the bumper. i took apart the clip on the wire and i am not able to remove the plastic assembly to get to the light. i can see it under the car and get to it but i dont know if it turns or unhooks somehow. any help would be appreciated. Read More...

service engine light

Written by: jlman on Apr 14, 2008 06:45 PM

I have a 2004 kia sorento.The service engine light is on and the code is p1121.Does anyone know what I should replace to fix it? Read More...

Engine noise in passenger compartment

Written by: chill on Dec 31, 2007 06:55 AM

Just purchased a 2007 Sorento EX with the bigger engine than my 2004. I have noticed engine noise..(perhaps exhaust) that varies inside the passenger side of the car. It sounds like the exhaust pipe is touching the frame somewhere and the vibration ...humming is traveling up into the passenger compartment. When accelerating it is pretty loud, when traveling ... Read More...