2004 Kia Sorento review from North America

My 2004 KIA Sorento has been great until now.

Has been into the dealership 6 times in 2 months for the same problem. Mileage now over 100 000K, but they have kindly extended the warranty for this issue.

Problem started 2 months ago where around 60km/h it felt like the transmission would slip/RPMs ran high for a couple seconds before changing gears. This has been intermittent, happens a couple of times a week, otherwise ran great. Now it will completely stall and cut power, again at random. Last time the engine light stayed on for 4 days, then turned off on its own. Dealership says they cannot find anything wrong. Very scary feeling driving home on the highways with 3 little kids in the back to have the car lose power and die on you in the dark, and you're scared someone is going to run into you.

Please only serious responses, I only have a month's extended warranty with the dealership to resolve this problem, and I do not have very much money right now to start taking it to other mechanics for second and third opinions. Thanks.

I have loved this car and very happy with how it performs in the snow. I have always felt very safe in this vehicle until now with the current problems not being fixed. However, I am convinced if the dealership could just isolate and fix this issue, it would again be the best car I have ever owned.