Faults:

I bought my Kia Sorento brand new from a Kia dealership I have replaced my headlights at least 6 times, as well as my brake lights.

My interior diode is currently out after being replaced once already. There is definitely an electrical issue.

When I drove my Sorento today, I noticed my shift indicator in my dash cluster began flashing opposite of my RT turn signal. Has anyone else had this issue?

Faults:

I have had my headlights burn out 3 to 4 times on each side. I thought that it was defective bulbs, but after a little research, I found out that it was the car, and the good people at the dealer gave me the "I don't know".

General Comments:

Other than that, the car runs like a top!

General Comments:

Never had any major problem. I'm waiting 2 more years to get to 500000 km, and then I'm buying a 2009 Sorento with 3.8 liters to tow a bigger travel trailer.

Faults:

Clunking noise in front end started about 136,000. Ended up being the front differential. Dealer gave me a $3000 estimate, then said the rear differential was bad also, another $2000 (since they were already under the car).

I had an independent mechanic rebuild the front; the car was good for 2 months. Now all of a sudden there is a noise that sounds like a 747 wants to land in the back seat. Took it to a mechanic, who said it is now the read differential. I should have traded it in right after the $$$$ front diff repair. Now, here we go again!?

Door 'gaskets' keep coming out of their track.

General Comments:

Inside of the car is nice. Heated leather seats. Great sounding music system. Everything on the INSIDE of the car still in good condition.

It is a nice ride - when it's not having issues.

Faults:

Coolant container cracked and lost most of the fluid; replaced it for $35 plus one gal. of antifreeze.

Replaced driver's side headlight bulb, at a cost of $11.00.

General Comments:

I am very satisfied with the quality versus cost on this car. If you want nothing but comfort, then this is not for you, although my wife loves it. Although it does feel a little like you're driving a truck, and you certainly can go places that you wouldn't take a higher priced vehicle. I have taken it to some pretty remote locations, and had no problems, even when I thought I would get stuck.

It has great traction and can turn on a dime. Good gas mileage and acceleration, which comes in handy when you're way up in the mountains and want to get back with the gas you have in your tank.

Other than a few recalls, which all new vehicles seem to have these days, I am very happy with the Sorento.

Faults:

Brakes had to be redone; all four rotors and pads at 40,000 miles, and new pads again at 70,000.

Timing belt broke at 70,000 miles. Kia won't honor the warranty because the timing belt was supposed to be changed at 60,000 miles. Need a new head and at least 12 new valves.

Broken overflow tank that was replaced only after I called Kia, since there was a TSB issued for the overflow tank.

Did not go through headlamps or taillights.

General Comments:

You get what you pay for. Replacement parts are expensive like you were replacing a Lexus. OH that's right, if you had a Lexus you wouldn't be replacing an engine at 70,000 miles. Will NEVER buy another Kia again. Will read the owner's manual on future vehicles.