Faults:

Drive shaft has been replaced 2 times, and I still have the vibration in the front end.

Transfer box replaced, as the dealer thought the vibration was from that. Fuse box replaced.

EATS headlights and tail lights, and they burn out in groups; could be dangerous as you may end up with no brake lights without realizing it. I have (as of today) replaced the headlights 5 times... I've NEVER replaced lights in ANY car that often, and we've had Honda's and Acura's for more than 10 years.

It'll be paid off in February... I'm going to keep it until it falls apart in the driveway, as I have a short commute to work. I've taken the best care of this vehicle because I don't trust it, to no avail.

General Comments:

LOVE the turning radius... perfect!!!

I like the light steering too.

Seats are a little hard, but OK.

Radio OK.

I'm used to it now after 6 years; she has her bumps and bruises, well worn.

Faults:

I have driven my 2004 Kia Sorento 5 speed manual shift 4wd for 40,000, and the only things that I have had to replace are tires and just now a battery.

General Comments:

I love my Kia and the way it handles.

At the start of this year, I wanted to get a 2008, but because the Kia no longer comes in a manual shift 4wd, we have decided to keep this one, and after it is paid for, my husband will take over driving it to and from work, and I will then trade in his car for a new car for me, more than likely a Kia

Faults:

I have replaced headlight each side twice since I purchase the SUV in March 07'

Interior dome light goes in and out at will.

Most recently, I've been leaking antifreeze from the overflow tank. This I know because a master mechanic friend of mine has checked it out, and said it's not the water pump radiator or the hoses. He is very certain it's the overflow tank.

I'm taking it to the dealer tomorrow; they are charging me $100.00 diagnostic fee to take a look. It is still under the Power Train Warranty, so if it's in fact the overflow tank, which I'm pretty confident it is, I will not have to pay for repair.

However, I've checked with NHSTA since I work closely with many of their employees, and there isn't a recall.

I called KIA, and they did confirm that the overflow tanks for the Sorento have been redesigned because of problems with the old model cracking on the bottom, so they had to make it sturdier.

General Comments:

I like my Sorento, even with it's current problem.

It ran quietly when I first got it. I would turn down the radio when I was sitting still, just to make sure it was still running.

I like the room and cargo space.

With the exceptions of the above listed problems, it's been great. I love my Sorento LX.

Faults:

I purchased an 04' Sorento and loved it. I still like it, BUT since I hit the 65,000 mark on the mileage my head lights have started shooting and the interior door light won't come on. Since it is no longer under warranty and the dealership wants to charge a min. $80 an hour to look at it, I guess it will just stay out. Oh also the dealership says after market bulbs are not the same as KIA bulbs?