2005 Kia Sorento review from United Arab Emirates
"Value for money, but very poor service"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
- 1000 km after periodical maintenance service, the air conditioning stopped performing when driven uphill or downhill (desert temp 46 C deg!!). Service manager statement- Everything is OK
- 2000 km after peridical maintenance service battery had to be exchanged 2000 (was the battery checked for capacity?)
Service Manager statement: Not KIA responsibility.
- Asked 3 times to exchange wipers during periodical maintenance service.
- Maintenance service book disappeared during the service
- Steering wheel vibrating in the range 130 km/hr.
General comments?
- Called 3 times the service manager, message taken but the call never returned.
- Never experience so bad service in Australia, Asia, Europe or America.
Recommended Reviews:
  | I got what I payed for |
| It was and is a good choice that needs fuel economy improvement |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9/10 |
| Reliability marks | 6/10 |
| Comfort marks | 6/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 0/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 0 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 29000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Volvo 240 |
| Date of Entry | 14th August, 2006 |