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2005 Kia Sorento Steering Problems

NHTSA has 39 owner complaints about steering problems in the 2005 Kia Sorento, 13% of all 307 complaints for this model year. That is #4 highest steering complaint count among 21 Sorento model years. These complaints report 3 crashes, 1 fire, and 1 injury. Median mileage at failure: 106,000 miles.

Steering complaints
39
13% of 307
Crashes reported
3
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
106,000 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2005 Kia Sorento steering complaints were filed

First complaint Jan 19, 2005, latest Jan 3, 2017.

2005 Kia Sorento steering complaints: complaints filed per month4Jan 2005May 2010Jun 2011Apr 2013Jun 2014Nov 2014Aug 2015Jul 2016
39 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2005 to Jan 2017; peak Sep 2014 (4).

Steering recalls for the 2005 Kia Sorento

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Steering complaints by Sorento model year

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

  1. 200539 (13%)
  2. 200633 (14%)
  3. 20073 (2%)
  4. 20085 (2%)
  5. 20090 (0%)
  6. 20100 (0%)
  7. 201153 (3%)
  8. 201220 (2%)
  9. 201322 (2%)
  10. 201435 (4%)
  11. 201533 (4%)
  12. 201680 (6%)
  13. 201797 (12%)
  14. 201826 (10%)
  15. 201911 (3%)
  16. 20204 (3%)
  17. 20216 (2%)
  18. 202210 (5%)
  19. 20237 (6%)
  20. 20241 (2%)
  21. 20252 (3%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Kia Sorento have steering problems?
NHTSA has 39 owner complaints about the steering in the 2005 Kia Sorento, 13% of all complaints for this model year, including 3 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 106,000 miles.
Which Kia Sorento year has the most steering complaints?
The 2017 Kia Sorento has the most steering complaints (97), compared with 39 for the 2005.
Is there a steering recall for the 2005 Kia Sorento?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 Kia Sorento is classified under steering. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.