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Gas Cap - Escape light / check engine light
terry137, 07/25/2013
2008 Kia Sorento EX 4dr SUV (3.8L 6cyl 5A)
5 of 7 people found this review helpful
Bought the 2008 Sorrento used about 6 weeks ago. Check engine light/escape light has started coming on and vehicle will not run over 20 miles per hr. I have bought a gas cap and it still has not fixed the problem for more than a day. This is described in the book as a reason the check engine light to come on. A mechanic said the vents that vent the gas vapors can collapse. That is the next thing to have checked. I was looking online to see if any recalls but did not find any. Surely, this is not an isolated problem.
Good SUV
Joanne, 09/14/2009
2008 Kia Sorento EX 4dr SUV (3.8L 6cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Bought a sorento last Sept. having this SUV for a year we like it a lot; never owned a kia or SUV before but we are very happy driving it. It rides nice and it is very comfortable.
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This is a great SUV for the money
Christopher, 02/09/2008
2008 Kia Sorento LX 4dr SUV 4WD (3.3L 6cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I love my Sorento. The gas mileage is abysmal. Once you get over that, and the fact that the stereo is a bit weak, it is terrific in all other respects. It is very well put together with intuitive controls, an attractive interior, great seats, nice exterior design, nice wheels and terrific paint quality. I also like that they don't try to make this a seven seater but instead are very thoughtful with the storage area and add'l storage throughout. If Kia could get a better stereo, nav option and work on the gas mileage, this would be the best SUV in its class.
Some good, some bad
Beth, 07/13/2010
2008 Kia Sorento EX 4dr SUV (3.8L 6cyl 5A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
Traded sedan in, wanting to sit higher due to blind spots. My mpg averages 21, esp if I keep my husband, teenage son out of it. Not at all pleased with passenger seat sensor explanations . Most recent trip in was told that I do not weigh enough. Hello! At 140? I do not feel comfortable in trusting the air bag system at all because of the sensor issue. Transmission has had to be serviced already. Bulbs already have had to be replaced (both low beams -- 1 year old vehicle -- and bulbs not released to be sold outside of dealership at this time). Major inconvenience. Horrid sound system. Will trade as soon as I can w/out loosing a fortune.
Great Value
Dave, 05/29/2009
2008 Kia Sorento LX 4dr SUV 4WD (3.3L 6cyl 5A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
Love it so far. We tested similar foreign and domestic vehicles, and found the Sorrento to be the best value overall. It has everything we need for a family of four. The instrument panel has a clean look and the dashboard controls are simple and straightforward. The ride is quiet at all speeds, and so far is very comfortable in the seating area. For this size vehicle, the cargo area is adequate for everyday use, and the rear fold down seats are easy to operate. The powertrain is strong and easily accelerates even at highway speeds.