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Never ending story
njones, 12/23/2008
2005 Kia Sorento LX 4WD 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Bought this new. Had problems right from the start. ICV problem caused engine replacement. Now shifter ($500) fell off in my hand. Next I get news from dealer main computer board needs replacement ($900), Kia refuses to accept any responsibility. These problems in now way could be caused by our use. Kia customer service the absolute worse.
I so happy I bought a Kia
Tren'a Anderson, 06/23/2005
2005 Kia Sorento LX Rwd 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I wanted a Kia Sorento as soon as I saw it. So many people who had never owned a Kia made me skeptical saying," I don't know about that, why dont you get a Honda or Toyota?" But luckily for me I test drove the Kia Sorento for two days and fell in love with it. I have owned my kia for only about three weeks but I know I made the right choice. It had the looks and the right price, it was the whole package.
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Safety defect in manual transmission
Rick, 11/17/2006
2005 Kia Sorento LX Rwd 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
We have a highly intermittent problem with manual tranny. From time to time we can't shift gears or get the car to move which puts us in a dangerous situation (has happened downshifting in intersections, upshifting pulling out into traffic, etc.)/ As this is a safety defect we are seriously concerned & have reported the problem to KIA & NHTSA. Due to it being an intermittent one, unfortunately when KIA has test driven it they cannot duplicate the problem and refuse to take further action to diagnose the transmission and related components. We are concerned if we trade/sell we are passing an unsafe car to another unsuspecting consumer but we may have no other choice due to KIA's indifference.
Never buy another Kia
Glen, 10/03/2016
2005 Kia Sorento EX 4WD 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
5 of 7 people found this review helpful
Bought this car used 14 months ago. In the time that I've owned it had to replace timing belt, crankshaft bolt, front wheel bearings fuel pump and now need to replace the motor. This car has been nothing but trouble. Stay away from used ones.
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Very Nice Ride!
Very Nice Suv Value, 11/24/2007
2005 Kia Sorento LX Rwd 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Recently purchase d05 LX. Color outstanding blue sparkle gray this vehicle has 25000 miles on it. It was a leased vehicle very well maintained. Everything spotless. Have driven similar SUVs and this by far really ranks up there for comfort and performance. 6 cylinder kicks a little punch to it. Gas mileage is definitely the only thing that might be a little weak. But it still is better than a bigger truck or SUV. And looks and comfort are awsome. Lexus lookers stare at it. I laugh. Smiling now.