2006
Kia Sorento
EPA MPG:
16 mpg
Owner Reported MPG:
EPA MPG:
16 mpg
Owner Reported MPG:
RECALL ALERT:
There is 1 recall on this vehicle.
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There is 1 recall on this vehicle.
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RECALL ALERT:
There is 1 recall on this vehicle.
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There is 1 recall on this vehicle.
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Reliability
Overall Reliability
We expect the 2025 Sorento will have about average reliability when compared to the average new car. This prediction is based on data from 2022 and 2023 models, and the Kia brand score.
The 2006 Kia Sorento has been recalled 1 time by NHTSA.
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The 2006 Kia Sorento has been recalled 1 time by NHTSA.
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2006 SUVs Reliability
This Car
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Kia Sorento
Kia Sorento
NA
vs. Similar Cars
Honda CR-V
Honda CR-V
Subaru Forester
Subaru Forester
Toyota RAV4
Toyota RAV4
Kia vs. Other New Car Brands Reliability
Reliability History
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Overall Reliability Verdict
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
POTENTIAL TROUBLE SPOTS
Engine Major
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Engine Minor
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Engine Cooling
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Engine Electrical
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Transmission Major
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Transmission Minor
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Drive System
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Fuel System/Emissions
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Exhaust
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Suspension/Steering
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Brakes
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Climate System
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Electrical Accessories
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Body Hardware
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Paint/Trim
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Noises/Leaks
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
In-car Electronics
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Overall Reliability Verdict
Potential Trouble Spots
2000
2001
2002
2003*
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008
NA
2009
NA
2010
2011*
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016*
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021*
2022
2023
2024
NA
Powertrain
2000
2001
2002
2003*
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008
NA
2009
NA
2010
2011*
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016*
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021*
2022
2023
2024
NA
Engine Major
2000
2001
2002
2003*
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008
NA
2009
NA
2010
2011*
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016*
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021*
2022
2023
2024
NA
Engine Minor
2000
2001
2002
2003*
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008
NA
2009
NA
2010
2011*
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016*
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021*
2022
2023
2024
NA
Engine Cooling
2000
2001
2002
2003*
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008
NA
2009
NA
2010
2011*
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016*
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021*
2022
2023
2024
NA
Engine Electrical
2000
2001
2002
2003*
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008
NA
2009
NA
2010
2011*
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016*
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021*
2022
2023
2024
NA
Transmission Major
2000
2001
2002
2003*
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008
NA
2009
NA
2010
2011*
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016*
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021*
2022
2023
2024
NA
Transmission Minor
2000
2001
2002
2003*
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008
NA
2009
NA
2010
2011*
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016*
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021*
2022
2023
2024
NA
Drive System
2000
2001
2002
2003*
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008
NA
2009
NA
2010
2011*
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016*
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021*
2022
2023
2024
NA
Fuel System/Emissions
2000
2001
2002
2003*
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008
NA
2009
NA
2010
2011*
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016*
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021*
2022
2023
2024
NA
Exhaust
2000
2001
2002
2003*
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008
NA
2009
NA
2010
2011*
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016*
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021*
2022
2023
2024
NA
Show all Powertrain Trouble Spots
Suspension/Steering
2000
2001
2002
2003*
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008
NA
2009
NA
2010
2011*
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016*
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021*
2022
2023
2024
NA
Brakes
2000
2001
2002
2003*
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008
NA
2009
NA
2010
2011*
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016*
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021*
2022
2023
2024
NA
Climate System
2000
2001
2002
2003*
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008
NA
2009
NA
2010
2011*
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016*
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021*
2022
2023
2024
NA
Build Quality
2000
2001
2002
2003*
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008
NA
2009
NA
2010
2011*
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016*
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021*
2022
2023
2024
NA
Electrical Accessories
2000
2001
2002
2003*
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008
NA
2009
NA
2010
2011*
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016*
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021*
2022
2023
2024
NA
Body Hardware
2000
2001
2002
2003*
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008
NA
2009
NA
2010
2011*
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016*
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021*
2022
2023
2024
NA
Paint/Trim
2000
2001
2002
2003*
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008
NA
2009
NA
2010
2011*
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016*
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021*
2022
2023
2024
NA
Noises/Leaks
2000
2001
2002
2003*
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008
NA
2009
NA
2010
2011*
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016*
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021*
2022
2023
2024
NA
Show all Build Quality Trouble Spots
In-car Electronics
2000
2001
2002
2003*
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008
NA
2009
NA
2010
2011*
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016*
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021*
2022
2023
2024
NA
Reliability indicates how models have performed in the past, providing the basis for predicting
how the vehicles will hold up in the year ahead. These charts provide the most comprehensive
reliability information available to consumers. Based on information received from our latest
subscriber survey for over 300,000 vehicles, our reliability history charts give
you a rundown on how 2000 through 2024 vehicles are holding up in 20
potential trouble spots, ranging from the engine, transmission, electric motor, EV charging, and
brakes to power equipment and the electrical accessories.
NA indicates that we did not receive a large enough sample size to provide
data for a specific year. An X indicates that the vehicle was not manufactured for a specific year.
Recalls
PROVIDED BY
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Apr 17, 2009
ANY OF THESE MALFUNCTIONS, ALONE OR IN COMBINATION, MAY LEAD TO A CRASH.
Summary:
HUYNDAI-KIA IS RECALLING 139,844 MY 2006-2007- SEDONA, SPORTAGE, SORENTO AND MY RONDO AND AMANTI VEHICLES. THE STOP LAMP SWITCH IN THE AFFECTED VEHICLES MAY MALFUNCTION. A MALFUNCTIONING STOP LAMP SWITCH MAY CAUSE THE BRAKE LIGHTS TO NOT ILLUMINATE WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED OR MAY CAUSE THE BRAKE LIGHTS TO REMAIN ILLUMINATED WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS RELEASED. A STOP LAMP SWITCH MALFUNCTION MAY ALSO AFFECT THE OPERATION OF THE BRAKE-TRANSMISSION SHIFT INTERLOCK FEATURE SO THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTER WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO BE SHIFTED OUT OF THE PARK POSITION. IT MAY ALSO CAUSE THE ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) MALFUNCTION LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE, AND IT MAY NOT DEACTIVATE THE CRUISE CONTROL WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED.
What should you do:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STOP LAMP SWITCH FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 17, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KIA'S CONSUMER ASSISTANCE CENTER AT 1-800-333-4542.
For more information:
HYUNDAI-KIA RECALL NO. SC077.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number:
09V130000
Potential Number of Units Affected:
139844
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