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1990 messages, Last post on Nov 20, 2009 at 5:31 PM
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Replying to: frustrated2 (Aug 07, 2008 8:48 am) fortunately I have a good dealership and have had nothing but good work done through them. I have an 03 sorento with 109K miles on it without any problems.
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Replying to: scottyv (Feb 25, 2005 2:10 pm) |
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Previously, I have had 2 4Runners (99 &02) which both owners mannuals recommended once a month engaging the 4 wheel drive system for approx 10 miles to lube the 4X4 system (keeping seals, gears, etc lubed). I don't find anything in the owners manual for my 05 Sorie that recommends anything about engaging the 4X4 system on a recommended basis. Anyone got the answer about this? With my 2000 Sportage it did not recommend engaging the 4X4 unless you were off road. |
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Replying to: pao (Aug 08, 2008 3:58 am)
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Replying to: frustrated2 (Aug 12, 2008 11:19 am)
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Replying to: cheapengineer (Aug 12, 2008 4:11 pm) Valve Sub Assembly (ICV).....as some would ingest a butterfly mechanism screw into the cylinders....sounds like what happened above....the recall has been out since May of this year.....for 03-04 and some 05 MY sories if Im not mistaken This recall campaign is affecting Sorentos produced from 06/19/2002 to 04/21/2005. You can check your production date on the sticker located on the driver's side door jam. If you want to download the official PDF, right click and save as (10 pages long, about 2mb): http://www.theglt.com/sorento_recall.pdf --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
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I have a Kia Sorento 2005 with 54,000 miles and I took it into the repair shop b/c the check engine light came on and then I received the recall notice in the mail. The repair shop told me that my problem was a spark plug wiring problem and so I had them fix that; fix the engine recall and to also replace the drive chain. In doing the repairs they said that they found a cracked radiator and so they fixed that. Then they said that the check engine light was on and found that there was a bent spark plug. So they had the car for 3 days to fix. After the various fixes I found that it would jump from 1st gear to 2nd gear from a stop sign. It had harsh shift shock going up and going down gears. There is a 1 to 2 frequent delay from when I press the gas to when the car goes. I am nervous when I drive the car b/c it is dangerous and nonresponsive. I have taken the car back to the repair shop 3 times and have been told that it is fine and is exactly like the other Sorentos. I went to Kia.com and complained to them there and got an advocate and phone number (800) 333-4542. My problem isn't resolved b/c I believe that I am being lied to from the repair shop and that they screwed up my car. I am hopeful that I will be able to get this resolved before I get killed in an accident or harm someone else. I was at a stop sign on a hill two days ago. I pressed the gas and slid backwards. If there was a car behind me I would have crashed into it. Worse yet, if someone was walking behind me they would have been hurt. I national Kia and they told me that a rep drove in the car and that everything is up to factory spec and fine. I'm pretty disgusted with the problem that people can't tell when a car goes directly from a stop into second gear with a learch. So I have to bring it to another shop and hope and pray that they can diagnose and fix the problem before someone gets hurt. 
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Replying to: edladaire (Sep 05, 2008 1:03 pm)
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Replying to: howardskid (Sep 05, 2008 2:18 pm) Thanks much. The car is still in the shop. Kia initially told me that it was ok and was going to send me out the door. I then told them to fix the dome light. Then low and behold they find that there is an electrical short and have had the car in the shop since 9/2. My problems with the car being in the shop for over 30 days in the last 3 months is a joke around the office about Kia quality. I call the service department daily about the car and then he tells me another thing that they will try to find the electrical problem. Then he tells me that he will call me later in the day and never does. This problem and service that I have received over the past 3 months is the first time that I have regretted purchasing a Kia. 
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Replying to: howardskid (Sep 05, 2008 2:18 pm)
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