2005 Kia Sorento engine problems
The 2005 Kia Sorento has 108 engine complaints filed with NHTSA — 24% of the year's total, and roughly flat versus the prior model year.
108
Engine complaints
24%
Share of year
3
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Engine complaints by year
What owners report
“WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE INTERSTATE THE CAR'S ENGINE CAUGHT FIRE. MELTED EVERYTHING IN ENGINE. WHEN TOLD I NEEDED A NEW ENGINE, I SOLD THE CAR TO A JUNK YARD FOR PARTS. NOW, I HEAR THIS RECALL. SO PISSED@”
Common questions
How many engine complaints does the 2005 Kia Sorento have?
NHTSA has 108 complaints about the 2005 Kia Sorento engine — 24% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.