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Defective Crankshaft Bolt
Lady Druver, 06/10/2021
2006 Kia Sorento LX 4dr SUV 4WD (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I have a 2006 model top trim Kia Sorento, bought brand new from the Dealership and I've been the only driver. Love this car and still driving it now in June 2020 with only 147,000kms on the clock. Had lots of the same issues and problems as many others have reported in their reviews and changed many parts over the years, the biggest and worst was when the crankshaft bolt sheared off and could've killed me. Kia are well aware of this dangerous defect and yet continued using the same parts for years, 2 of my other friends also had near misses due to the faulty crankshaft bolts. There absolutely should have been a recall on this point but Kia just didn't care. The door handles also broke off completely and had to be replaced. I have a new car now but still hang on to the Sorento as my giant dog can sit comfortably in the boot.
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2006 Kia is nice!
Tish, 12/30/2006
2006 Kia Sorento EX 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I change vehicles at the drop of a hat. I sold a vehicle because it had a flat tire and another because the tires were too small and another because I couldn't get used to the color, but the Kia is for keeps. Most vehicles I buy, there is something I don't like, but no matter how hard I try, I can't find anything too bad that makes me want to get rid of it. It's smooth, nice looking and comfy. I think this is the best vehicle purchase I've ever made.
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My Sorento was great
Key-uh, 03/19/2016
updated 10/07/2021
2006 Kia Sorento LX 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
5 of 7 people found this review helpful
Bought new Michelin tires (new) wore out after only 27K miles, probably hot, rough roads to blame. First time on a very steep mountain downhill brakes became very hot, nearly failed. Otherwise, good MPG at first, 89 octane best for freeway speeds. Went to a dealer in another state for 30K maint., less zip but better MPG. Local Dealer (no Charge) replaced some power steering hoses and pesky doorjamb lock dented by dangling seat belt. A high-end shop did the 60K service, after 4K miles, loud noises. So, i parked it for 4 years, changed mechanic & did some routine re-work, no major issues! Great handling, good turning radius, smooth solid feel. Has been an awesome snow vehicle. Versatile storage, car-camper. Check service records and have a mechanic verify. Totaled by a careless driver 12/17. Darn! 84K miles Insurance settled for $8K but I lost 4 new tires in the repo.
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"Killed In Action!"
K8, 06/16/2010
2006 Kia Sorento EX 4dr SUV 4WD (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
6 of 9 people found this review helpful
I hate to think i spent all that money on a car i worry about more than my physical health after a roll over that almost took my life at age 27. Kia on the west side of Olympia have been more of a problem then the car. Check engine light (they cleared without fixing), wheel bearing x2 in the shop yesterday & it's my fault at 60k, pulls, shakes, squeaks, break light countless times has been replaced, how it rides scares me to death. I worry about a new problem more then the price of gas. I promise I will tell 1,000 if not more people that this car is the "biggest waste of time & money ever spent." I hate this car! My lifted 04 Rubicon is safer, even after it rolled x5 at 70 mph!
So much spaghettie
Used Car Salesperson, 11/11/2018
2006 Kia Sorento EX 4dr SUV 4WD (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
9 of 15 people found this review helpful
I've done the research and with the back seats collapsed and no passengers, one could fit approximately 200 gallons* of spaghetti in this vehicle. *Calculated based on fitting 11 18g plastic totes
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