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2005 Kia Sorento
P. McPherson, 01/21/2007
2005 Kia Sorento EX 4WD 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
Great car for a good price. Liked the exterior and interior and the options available. Haven't had to service the vehicle except for oil changes and tire rotation.
Save Yourself the Trouble
Marissa, 10/20/2005
2005 Kia Sorento EX 4WD 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
Although I was initially pleased with my Kia, the last 8 months have been a nightmare. The vehicle had a series of unrepairable problems including the fuel pump, the passenger airbag indicator, and a stalling malfunction. After contacting the attorney general, my dozen phone calls to Kia Motors were returned. Needless to say, it has been deemed a lemon and will be repurchased. Even if the car was not a lemon, I would never purchase another Kia based on their less than adequate customer service.
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Poor Sevice Department
tgh1357, 04/12/2009
2005 Kia Sorento EX 4WD 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
Bought new. 1 week later found out sunroof leaked due to poor manufacturing. Fought with dealership to fix (said we probably walked on the roof!) Finally fixed, but had paint overspray all over vehicle. Passenger air bag didn't work. Kia service told me to sit with legs tightly squeezed and it would work! Finally agreed to fix it. Sent seat out for repair. Scratched door jams really bad and gave me touch up paint to fix a new vehicle myself! Too many headlight changes to mention. Dome light motor replaced, electric seat motor replaced. Paint very, very thin and dents easily. Dealing with below surface rust on the tailgate now. Rims have corroded beyond belief and look terrible.
IRRESPONSIBLE AND PATHETIC
Sorry Sorento, 06/12/2009
2005 Kia Sorento EX Rwd 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
I have over $6000 dollars in maintenance and service in my car. This does not include my rental car expenses because of the numerous times my car has been in the shop. I have replaced headlights, brake lights, parking lights, dome lights, fog lights and interior lights repetitively. I have replaced the timing belt, various ac parts, brakes, power seat motor, power locks, radio, battery, and car alarm parts. This is an attractive SUV with wonderful bells and whistles. It is an irresponsible and pathetic product. The 10 year, 100,000 mile warranty is useless and misleading. They do not stand by their product and it has awful resale value. Do not buy this vehicle regardless of the price!
Bulb Replacement II
Andy, 08/03/2009
2005 Kia Sorento EX 4WD 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
I stopped counting the number of headlight & taillights I've replaced. I've had several warranty repairs and each one was a LONG wait for parts to come in from overseas. One dealership I took it to did every thing but roll out the red carpet. Unfortunately, the one I purchased it from, which is 50 miles closer to me, has not been so accommodating. For the money, I have no regrets. But I will stay away from Kia in the future due to the servicing of their warranty.