Used 2004 Kia Sorento EX 4WD 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 4A) Consumer Reviews
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Initial enthusiasm has drained
Brian, 02/01/2009
Kia Sorento EX 4WD 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
After overcoming many minor problems (tail lights burning out, clock not working, door ajar constantly coming on, etc.), I thought that overall I enjoyed driving my little SUV. Heat has now stopped working and I think it to be a cracked coolant reservoir which seems to be a recurring problem with Kia Sorento. This needs to be a warranty issue - if you don't fix the problem - your engine will overheat!! Crankshaft bolt failing three times and the numerous times I've had to spend trying to get all of the minor things fixed, my patience is waning. Problems are getting more serious and my time is too valuable to be spending in the shop. Love the style, fun to drive - but wouldn't recommend.
Hmmm rethink your Kia sorento purchase
ITSMECHRISTYMARIE, 03/15/2010
Kia Sorento EX 4WD 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Like most sorento owners, I too have replaced tail lights, headlights, clock doesn't work, cd player has a cd stuck in it. Now I was driving home across the state and it overheated and engine shut off. I don't know what happened or if its covered. I still owe beau coup $$$ on it so if it's not covered do I just walk away from the loan? I'm not paying for a car that I cant drive or afford to fix. We'll see if they are more helpful at my dealership that what others have experienced.
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Gas Mileage
rbiggs, 11/29/2003
Kia Sorento EX 4WD 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This is the second KIA that my family owns. We bought a 2003 Sedona Van and love both of them. Regarding the gas mileage,I found that the Ford Explorer with a V6 engine gets the same mileage as the Sedona and Sorento. The Chevrolet Trail Blazer also gets the same, so I feel the 15 to 20 miles a gallon is about average for a V6. also the V6 in the KIA is a larger V6 than most.
Saying Goodbye to my Kia
Michelle, 07/24/2009
Kia Sorento EX 4WD 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I have had my Kia for almost 5 years now. I really loved my Kia, it was a lot of car for such a reasonable price. I replaced my headlights and tail lights twice a year. A/C has never worked right (which can isn't good when you live in AZ). Dealership always tells me that it's running fine, so I have given up. The last two years I have put in a lot of money into the vehicle (I can't even remember all the things I have had done and of course not covered by warranty any longer).I am afraid that I will only be putting more into it the near future, so it is time to say goodbye. Dealing with the dealership was a joke and the overall cost to own this vehicle was much more than I had expected.
Disappointed
T. Brown, 10/25/2007
Kia Sorento EX 4WD 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 3 people found this review helpful
I purchased this car new and all I can say is that only an idiot (and that includes me) would pay $28,000 for this Korean piece of crap. Problems are too numerous to list, however have been covered under warranty up to this point. Too bad I don't get reimbursed for all my time sitting in the service dept waiting area. The mileage issue has nothing to do with engine size. The transmission is not geared properly which is why at 70 mph you tach out at 2800 rpm. Car needs a 5th gear. The vehicle is also rusting on the inside of the doors (the car has been garaged every day since bringing it home). The car is now worth only 13k and has every option on it that KIA offers. Will never buy another KIA.