Does the 2005 Kia Sorento have brake problems?

NHTSA has 15 owner complaints about the brake in the 2005 Kia Sorento, 5% of all complaints for this model year, including 3 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 64,700 miles.

Which Kia Sorento year has the most brake complaints?

The 2011 Kia Sorento has the most brake complaints (152), compared with 15 for the 2005.

Is there a brake recall for the 2005 Kia Sorento?

No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 Kia Sorento is classified under brakes. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

2005 Kia Sorento Brakes Problems

NHTSA has 15 owner complaints about brake problems in the 2005 Kia Sorento, 5% of all 307 complaints for this model year. That is #12 highest brake complaint count among 21 Sorento model years. These complaints report 3 crashes and 3 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 64,700 miles.

Brakes complaints: 15; 5% of 307
Crashes reported: 3
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 3
Median mileage: 64,700 mi
Related recalls: 0

When 2005 Kia Sorento brake complaints were filed

First complaint Jan 19, 2005, latest Jun 7, 2018.

15 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2005 to Jun 2018; peak Jan 2005 (2).

Brakes recalls for the 2005 Kia Sorento

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Brakes complaints by Sorento model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

200515 (5%)
200627 (11%)
200736 (23%)
200868 (31%)
200915 (27%)
20100 (0%)
2011152 (10%)
2012113 (13%)
201394 (10%)
201495 (10%)
201543 (6%)
201633 (3%)
201727 (3%)
20188 (3%)
201914 (3%)
20205 (4%)
20212 (1%)
202218 (10%)
202313 (11%)
20246 (15%)
20255 (7%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Kia Sorento have brake problems?: NHTSA has 15 owner complaints about the brake in the 2005 Kia Sorento, 5% of all complaints for this model year, including 3 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 64,700 miles.
Which Kia Sorento year has the most brake complaints?: The 2011 Kia Sorento has the most brake complaints (152), compared with 15 for the 2005.
Is there a brake recall for the 2005 Kia Sorento?: No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 Kia Sorento is classified under brakes. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.