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Annoying!
mariebee, 08/26/2010
2004 Kia Sorento LX Rwd 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
8 of 9 people found this review helpful
Bought my Sorento brand new in 2004. Did my homework before I purchased it and people seemed to like it - at that time. I've had it for 6 years now and I've had to buy a new battery every year for 5 years because the factory installed CD (which was replaced twice) was using up all the juice. I've had to replace tail lights every year. The last 6 months, I've shelled out over $500 because of coolant reservoir leaks, after I paid off the dang thing.
caveat emptor
mhuntz, 03/06/2011
2004 Kia Sorento EX 4WD 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
10 of 12 people found this review helpful
don't be fooled by the "rating" for this vehicle. most posts prior to 2007 are positive. after that, a precipitous fall off in satisfaction. intoxication from "new car smell', "i love you's" and chocolates (in the form of warranty promises from Kia) subside. after the romance, sobriety sets in. the love in the relationship gets tested. and when the $$$ strain hits the relationship, your lover (Kia) tells you to no longer believe in their commitment to the relationship. ("sorry about misleading you" , they exclaim, as they refuse to honor their vows (warranty coverage). Best get a divorce from this loser. Hope you had a pre-nup.
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Will never buy Kia again
shawna, 07/11/2010
2004 Kia Sorento EX 4WD 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
We bought our Sorento 2 years ago with 46,000 miles on it, since then we have had nothing but problems. The clock never worked, and the radio never worked. We have brought it in for recall repairs a number of times. Now at 63,000 miles the engine started rattling, the warning lights came on, and it won't steer. It is our family vehicle and we only average 11,000 miles per year.
Kia does not honor warranty
Lisa, 11/18/2009
2004 Kia Sorento EX Rwd 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Horrible experience with this model and Kia Corp. Major issues with airbags, electrical , paint, faulty engine parts etc. One of the most undepenable cars I have ever owned. In a 30 year period. Most expensive in short range ownership also. Kia Corp. does not seem to care about the long term of the consumer for their products. If they did they would honor a problem on their known faulty parts. I will NEVER buy or deal with a dealership that has anything to do with this foreign make.
WARRANTY NEVER HONORED
Susan, 05/12/2010
2004 Kia Sorento LX 4WD 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
The vehicle ran great during our test drive, then down hill battle since! We paid cash for the car, over $26K! have spent in excess of $5K that the "warranty" didn't cover...the problems with gas,[do not appreciate the 12 to 15 mpg], the heater or the air conditioner never has worked properly, stalls whenever without warning, all of the mechanics at the "certified" dealerships tell us, "oh, that part[s] is not covered, but you do need another $600.=/- check up!I want a civil action lawsuit brought against these thieves....help me get an attorney to take on the scammers, please. The dealerships and their mechanics are all at fault, the booklet the vehicle came with is extremely misleading!