2005 Kia Sorento Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
GoodComplaint Index
25/100
#16 most-complained of 21 Sorento years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2005 Kia Sorento has 307 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 25 out of 100 — #16 highest of 21 Sorento model years (verdict: Good). The most reported problem area is engine (111 complaints, 36% of the total). Complaints report 17 crashes, 5 fires, 20 injuries, and 1 death.
- Complaints
- 307
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes / fires
- 17 / 5
- Injuries / deaths
- 20 / 1
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 16
- 14 city / 18.5 hwy
Top 2005 Kia Sorento problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Engine111 (36%)
- Electrical System85 (28%)
- Airbags43 (14%)
- Steering39 (13%)
- Transmission & Powertrain38 (12%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires28 (9%)
- Structure & Body23 (7%)
- Other22 (7%)
- Brakes15 (5%)
- Fuel System12 (4%)
2005 Kia Sorento recalls
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
2005 Kia Sorento fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 14 MPG
- Highway
- 18.5 MPG
- Combined
- 16 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $4,050
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2005 compared with other Sorento years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2005 Kia Sorento a reliable year?
- Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2005 Kia Sorento ranks #16 of 21 among Sorento model years (Complaint Index 25/100, verdict: Good). It has 307 complaints and 0 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
- What are the most common problems with the 2005 Kia Sorento?
- The most reported problem areas are engine (111 complaints), electrical system (85 complaints), and airbags (43 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 85,000 miles.
- Does the 2005 Kia Sorento have any recalls?
- No safety recall campaigns list the 2005 Kia Sorento in NHTSA’s recall database at the time of the last data update.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2005 Kia Sorento?
- EPA rates the 2005 Kia Sorento at 16 MPG combined (14 city / 18.5 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,050. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.