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BEst Vehicle Made
Alex, 02/23/2010
2003 Kia Sorento EX 4WD 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
9 of 12 people found this review helpful
Vehicle is amazing in snow, I took this car up north where it proved to me the reliability of Korean 4x4 Engineering. Heavy Duty frame makes this car extremely stable being able to withstand any load of force. Driving is extremely smooth, feeling of complete control on the road.
Rides like a sedan
Marion, 09/04/2008
2003 Kia Sorento EX Rwd 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I bought this car used and have been happy with it. It has the smoothest ride of a SUV I have ever experienced. The backseat is very roomy for a smaller SUV. The main annoyance I have with it is that it burns through lights like crazy. I am replacing bulbs about every 2 months. I have been pulled over for it also. It is hard to keep up with replacing the bulbs. Check your lights for proper working order on a daily basis.
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The Korean Problems
Cooper Michael, 04/27/2016
2003 Kia Sorento LX Rwd 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
9 of 13 people found this review helpful
This car/suv is the worst car i have ever owned, AC/fan/heating unit was replaced for 1100$ at 30,000, power steering went out at 34,000 and cost 800$, headlights go out every month and its hard and time consuming to replace, now the engine has a dropped valve with a bent camshaft at 72,000 miles. These cars love belts and timing belts THEY EAT THEM!!!!!!! this car gets the worst mpg. Its rattles a lot and it idles poorly. Also if you own a Sorento check your oil every 800 miles it eats it. when you put your foot to the floor it will stay in 4th gear at 5,000rpm stays at 88mph and when you go into semi-auto you can't up shift it is a 5 speed trans.
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Piece of Junk
changt82, 08/08/2010
2003 Kia Sorento EX 4WD 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
5 of 7 people found this review helpful
Second owner of this Kia sorento. Bought this car @ 53k only $9800.00 in 07' over a highlander and rav4 due to looks and price. I guess I got what I paid for. Within 2 months of purchase, you would have to say hell came with this car. First Climate control malfunctioned, then Windows power control, then one window power motor, then wiper motor assembly broke off, then rotors warping, then headlamp and brake lamp every other month, then Radiator fan gone out, the Ac compressor gone out, then now the car just wouldn't start anymore. Don"t ever buy a Kia, they are cheap and expensive the repair and maintenance.
Kia doesn't honor warranty
mikes, 12/11/2007
2003 Kia Sorento EX 4WD 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Had a 2003 Kia Sorento for 5 years. Initially had an issue with a leaking gasket that was fixed under warranty. 5 years later, the catalytic converter has failed and Kia won't cover even though it is within the warranty window. Kia immediately looks for fine print excuses to not honor the warranty. We are stuck with about $5000 in repairs to transfer case, catalytic converter, spark plugs, belts etc. Basically, left with a cheap throw away car.