Overview & Reviews

The optional sport package now includes blacked-out headlamps and, on LX models, a premium audio system. A five-speed automatic transmission replaces last year's four-speed unit.

• Great value, long list of standard features, high-quality interior materials, solid construction, true off-road capability, lengthy warranty coverage.

• Mediocre fuel economy, harsh ride over sharp bumps.

User Reviews:

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  A Dent & Scratch Magnet - 2005 Kia Sorento
  By bizymom - July 25 - 2:46 am

  Very disappointing! The gas mileage is 10 to 11 on avg. Only the few long distance trips where we run in to zero traffic do we see an increase in MPG and then its dramatic. Like 15 MPG. My purse scratches the paint. Everything scratches the extremely thin paint. The plastic trashcan put a dent in the body. All 4 doors have small dents due to other car doors touching them. They seem to be rounded in a way or at a height that most other cars seem to hit when parked next to it. back windshield burst the 1st time the rear defroster used which was within the 1st 4 mos of ownership. Kia Corp or the dealership would NOT cover it! Paid WAY too much for this inferior vehicle.

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  Constant Electrical Problems - 2005 Kia Sorento
  By Chris - October 4 - 10:00 am

  Im glad to see Im not the only one with a horrible experience with my KIA. Ive replaced batteries, head lights, tail lights, etc, etc. I keep telling them that four batteries in 5 years is not normal,same with all the lights going out - there has to be a major problem with the electrical system but they say no everything is fine. My warranty expired in August so I am looking to dumb this thing fast. DO NOT BUY A KIA.

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  Sorry Sorento - 2005 Kia Sorento
  By MrFixit - August 9 - 4:13 am

  I bought the car 9 months ago and since then had a new transmission put in (2 months), new steering wheel (crooked) and a few shimmers and creaks fixed as well as dash rattling. Now the one that kills me is having the harmonic balancer (main pulley) bolt break off while doing 70mph down the freeway and losing power steering and a few other important driving features. Keep in mind that the bolt is connected directly to the crank shaft which is now going to be replaced because KIA doesnt ship complete motors and this after owning it 9 months with only 8000 miles.

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  NOT for long haul commuters! - 2005 Kia Sorento
  By sorefoot - July 9 - 8:40 am

  purchased this vehicle used in 8/2007 for a 3-day a week commute 40 miles each way (80 per day). after a month my foot started bothering me. after two months i was diagnosed with a stress fracture. laid up with no driving for a few months in a cast and get 80% better. back to work and within weeks am having same pain! have determined foot pain coincides with the purchase date of car. the gas pedal is in such an awkward position that my foot has to be at an unnatural angle. 2 hours a day at the angle and well, you have an injury!

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  Burned twice by Sorento - 2005 Kia Sorento
  By OCgrassgirl - July 7 - 4:43 pm

  I made a deal with the dealership to trade from my defective unrepairable 03 Sorento that had major electrical problems to a new 05 Sorento and within 2 weeks of receiving the replacement vehicle I began having major transmission problems. At 10,300 miles now they have tried everything to repair it and now want to replace the transmission. Have had the defective clock replaced 3 times and it still doesnt work. LOOK ELSEWHERE! When something seems too good to be true it usually is!

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  Its a Kia not a Lexus - 2005 Kia Sorento
  By JEFF HARRIS - June 23 - 10:40 am

  im 63" 275. its just too small for people of this size .im always hitting my head on the roof. the seat doesnt go back far enough so my knees are always bent. the transmission shift pattern is too sluggish,overrevs under hard acceleration. oem tires are not good for snow; has to be in 4x4 when there is lots of snow and ice due to loss of traction. Its a Kia not a lexus give it a better price I traded mine in and only got 17,500 with only "4500" miles.whats wrong with that picture!

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  Do Not Buy A Kia - 2005 Kia Sorento
  By Roadturtle - January 23 - 10:56 pm

  Gas mileage horrible; 12 - 14 mpg, Transmission a piece of junk. They cant even fix it. Its been in the shop over 33 days in the first four months I owned it. Stay away from Kia. Their warranty is great advertising, all fluff no substance. They make you bring it back over, and over again. They will not authorize your car to be fixed. They seldom authorize you a loaner. Do not buy a Kia!