KNOWN FAULTS · Kia
Known faults for the Kia Sorento (I).
2002–2009 · Petrol / Diesel
Sources are not verified in real time and no entry confirms that your car is affected.
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2 known faults with sources
Engines: 2.4 / 3.5 V6 (Petrol) · 2.5 CRDi (Diesel)
Applies if: Weak points of this model from inspections, breakdown statistics and recalls; anything specific to one engine is stated in the sheet.
Fuel system, rust, immobiliser and campaigns on the Sorento IKnown weak points
- Engine / equipment
- Kia Sorento I (2.4 and 3.5 V6 petrol, 2.5 CRDi)
- Period mentioned
- 2002–2009
- Symptoms
- The engine stalls while driving from fuel starvation (tank filter); rust on the underside, tailgate and door edges; a failing immobiliser; weak ventilation, cruise control, third gear jumping out, drive shafts, differentials and a moisture-sensitive transfer case.
- Possible cause described
- ADAC and owner points collected by the guide. Recalls: injector-clamp bolts that could break and the brake-light switch.
- Check for the garage
- Check the campaigns by VIN; check underbody rust and the tank filter; test the 4x4 drive.
- Cost cited in the source
- No verified estimate; ask the garage for a quote.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.
Sources from the original database
CarWiki: known problems of the Kia SorentoGebrauchtwagenberater: Kia Sorento I (2002–2009), typical problems
View full entryEngines: 2.5 CRDi (Diesel)
Flaking fuel tank and timing chain on the Sorento I 2.5 CRDiFuel system
- Engine / equipment
- Kia Sorento I 2.5 CRDi
- Period mentioned
- 2002–2009
- Symptoms
- The engine suddenly stops because of a blocked filter and lines; chain rattle on start-up; hesitation and smoke from sooted injectors and EGR.
- Possible cause described
- The tank’s inner coating can come off over the years and block the filter and lines; Kia often contributes to the cost if the dealer history is complete. The chain can stretch early with late oil changes and many short trips, risking serious damage. The injectors’ copper washers lose their seal with age.
- Check for the garage
- Check the fuel filter for flakes, listen on a cold start and check the injector washers; also check the transfer case and underbody rust.
- Cost cited in the source
- No verified estimate; ask the garage for a quote.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.
Sources from the original database
Gebrauchtwagenberater: Kia Sorento I (2002–2009), typical problemsCarWiki: known problems of the Kia Sorento
View full entryEngines for this model
- 2.4 / 3.5 V6Petrol
- 2.5 CRDiDiesel