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Used 2005 Kia Sorento SUV Consumer Reviews

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3.75 out of 5 stars

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.

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4.5 out of 5 stars

Great SUV, very dependable & comfortable

Tom B, 09/05/2009
2005 Kia Sorento LX Rwd 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 4 people found this review helpful

Purchased new, now have 50K+ miles, my daughter drives it. Never a break down! Very comfortable, and dependable. Typical maintenance issue you have with any car...change brake pads, tires, oil (no surprise) but never any big problems. Two items replaced under warranty...no big deal.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

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Dave Hennion, 10/16/2004
2005 Kia Sorento LX Rwd 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5M)
15 of 87 people found this review helpful

This is got to be one of the best suvs that i have ever bought its a blast to drive,

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1 out of 5 stars

do not buy a kia worst car ever

tranikah, 08/31/2015
2005 Kia Sorento LX Rwd 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5M)
5 of 29 people found this review helpful

worst car ever gave me problems since day one !!!!

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3 out of 5 stars
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3.75 out of 5 stars

Don't buy a Kia

wendy, 11/11/2010
2005 Kia Sorento EX 4WD 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
4 of 25 people found this review helpful

We bought a brand new 2005 Sorento and loved it. Within the first year, the brakes and rooters were replaced. The dealership replaced them 4 times, at our expense, then we took it to another mechanic and since then they have been fine. The motor has been replaced twice and is now at the dealership again after it just died in the middle of the road, and my husband and I had to push it off the road. We've replaced every light in the car numerous times, at least 3-4 times a year. It's been in for oil leaks at least 3 times. The paint started chipping within the first year. I'll never ever buy another Kia.

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