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2005 Kia Sorento Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/14/2026

63Engine complaints
20.5%Of all 307 complaints
#1Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

ENGINE63 · 20.5%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM46 · 15%
EXTERIOR LIGHTING44 · 14.3%
STEERING37 · 12.1%
AIR BAGS27 · 8.8%

Share of the 307 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2005 Kia Sorento overview page.

Engine complaints by year filed

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Kia Sorento have engine problems?

Engine is the most-reported problem area on the 2005 Kia Sorento: 63 of 307 complaints on file (20.5%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2005 Kia Sorento have in total?

307 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 17 involved a crash, 5 involved a fire, 20 reported injuries, and 1 reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.