Used 2005 Kia Sorento Consumer Reviews
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Great Car!!!
ma1kohler, 10/23/2011
2005 Kia Sorento LX 4WD 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
12 of 13 people found this review helpful
We bought our Sorento new in 05 and it just turned 120K miles. The best vehicle I have ever owned. Other than the 2 dozen or so headlights the Sorento has never been to the shop, ever. We are getting ready to buy a new 2012 Sorento and can't wait.
Second Sorento 90k miles Strong
Brian, 10/22/2010
2005 Kia Sorento EX Rwd 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
Great reliable vehicle. It's my second Sorento and third kia so far. I drive many miles to work so I first bought a Kia because of the low price, now I buy because of the quality. So far I've had no mechanical failures, but my shocks and struts are getting weaker. Of the two Sorentos I've owned, the first one did have the issue with head lights going before their time. This one has been OK so far though in regards to that problem. My first Sorento was bought used as well and was a 2004 EX v6 model. It was also very reliable but got totaled in an accident so I had to buy my 05 to replace it. By the way the car held up well in the crash and was still drivable afterward.
3 Strikes and the Kia is out!!!!!
mdacosta, 10/05/2011
2005 Kia Sorento LX 4WD 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
9 of 10 people found this review helpful
Can't believe it my kia has to go back for the third time for crank polly bolt that keeps breaking off!!!! With bad service and bad attitude from there service department!!! With all the light bulbs going out at different times of the week and A/C stop working after the first year and no body knows why.... Heater never gets hot enough in cold winter weather here in Canada, I have to wear extra clothes to keep warm. Battery always needs a boost. Paint chips off. Do yourself a favor and DON'T BUY A KIA!!!!! You're better off walking, mine leaves me stranded.....
Like a rock!
drblptq, 03/26/2011
2005 Kia Sorento EX 4WD 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
9 of 10 people found this review helpful
I owned this for three years, bought new, as a work vehicle. This has to be the the heaviest build small suv I have ever driven. Although there were numerous trips to the shop under warranty all was taken care of efficiently with little fuss. The gas mileage is abysmal, at 15 city and 20 highway, but built like a tank. I was rear ended at 50,000 miles and all I had was a cracked bumper cover! The honda that hit me was totalled. The car never let me down, and honestly I have been considering buying a used one as a second vehicle for my wife.
Solid car for the money
floucka, 10/21/2010
2005 Kia Sorento EX 4WD 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
9 of 10 people found this review helpful
We purchased our Sorento new and have since put 110,000+ miles on it. It has held up well. Overall it has been very reliable and a good car to drive. We chose it based primarily on its styling as at the time it did not look like other SUVs. It still stands out in a sea of sameness. Fuel economy is not great but I consistently average 20 mpg per fill up. I have experience some of the electrical gremlins shared by others including multiple head light changes. I had to replace a diode to get the interior light to go on in the "Door" position. The A/C died recently.
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