Kia sorento 1st generation problems. New comment

The first generation of the frame SUV Kia Sorento I appeared in 2002. In 2006, the model underwent a restyling, which slightly changed its appearance and the ICE line. In 2009, the second generation Sorento was released.

For the Russian market, Sorento (BL) was originally assembled in South Korea, but for some time now its production has been going on in Russia.

Pre-styling Sorento models were produced with a 2.5-liter CRDi diesel turbocharged 140-horsepower engine and two atmospheric gasoline-powered ones - 2.4 and 3.5 liters (139 and 195 forces). After restyling diesel 2.5l. they boosted up to 170 “horses”, and a 3.3-liter 248-horsepower engine began to be introduced into the gasoline line. Also in the automotive market you can find a few restyled versions of cars with a 3.3l engine. (238hp) and 3.8l. (262hp).

Modifications and characteristics of the first generation Kia Sorento engines

Most of the “hemorrhoids” were delivered to their owners by the diesel Sorento. The reasons for most of his troubles lie in the low quality of Russian diesel fuel. The elements of the fuel system begin to suffer first, then the engine starts to work intermittently, sometimes it becomes difficult to start it.

Russian diesel fuel does not have sufficient fat content, which affects the quality of lubrication of high-pressure fuel pump elements, and scoring appears in it. Metal particles then enter the fuel supply channels, the tank and the injectors.

Very often, when trying to replace glow plugs on a diesel Sorento, owners encountered the problem of sticking a candle. Particularly strong motorists broke a candle when trying to rip it off.

A bad start of a diesel engine or its sudden stop during operation is associated with an overflow of injectors. Such a problem usually begins to manifest itself after 150 thousand kilometers. It is treated by replacing or repairing injectors.

The restyled diesel engine also did not please its owners. At high speeds of a car moving with a load, a connecting rod on one of the ICE pistons broke off, and then the piston split the engine from the inside. The unit had to be changed after that. The cases are rare, but they did happen. This happened in the interval of 30-80 thousand km.

Also, the updated diesel internal combustion engine became famous for the breakage of the bolt securing the nozzle, which led to its jumping out during operation. Most often this concerned the fourth nozzle. This happened after 70 thousand kilometers. The manufacturer recognized the problem, and replaced the bolt with a more reliable one.

There are no big complaints about the turbocharger. But on an updated diesel engine, it fails more often. A whistling sound and the appearance of oil in the air duct will inform you of his imminent death. Usually, all these phenomena begin after 100 thousand km, and the turbine resource is at least 150 thousand km.




Kia Sorento I 2007

Due to the failure of the injection pump pressure reducing valve, the diesel engine may run unstable at idle. The pump itself runs more than 200 thousand km.

Gasoline engines in Sorento 1 are not so capricious, but they also have certain disadvantages. The timing drive on such motors is belt driven, and its service interval is 60,000 km.




Kia Sorento I 2007

The 2.4-liter internal combustion engine surprises with overheating in cold weather (not all engines, of course, but there have been cases). And all due to the fact that the thermostat does not work correctly initially. The manufacturer tried to solve the problem, but in vain. Someone tried to pick up a thermostat from another car, but this did not always work. After 100 thousand kilometers, these engines often begin to eat oil (from 0.3 to 0.8 liters per thousand km).

3.5-liter engines sin by breaking the drive belt damper on a run of more than 100 thousand km. The pulley was torn off due to the destruction of the bolt that fixes it. Usually the bolt failed after a worn pulley began to work unbalanced. If this happens, it is better to replace the pulley, as it will be torn off and torn off.

Also, such a motor has a problem of air leakage through the intake manifold, due to which the engine starts to work unstably. The damper on the intake manifold can break off after 100 thousand kilometers, after which it flies straight into the cylinder.

The 3.3-liter internal combustion engine did not show any serious problems. There is a small drawback, which is expressed in a rattling sound in the first 2-3 seconds of starting the engine. This is most likely caused by insufficient lubrication at the beginning of its operation.




Kia Sorento I 2007

The alternator belt tensioner takes care of 130-140 thousand before replacement. You can not change the video itself. Enough to limit yourself to replacing the bearing.

The pump lives a little over 100 thousand km, and the coolant expansion tank can leak closer to 150 thousand. The catalyst is about the same.

Sorento manual transmissions are quite reliable. The clutch lives more than 100 thousand km.

Automatic transmission is very rare, but it can still start to "stupid". This is treated by flashing the box control unit. Incorrect flow meter readings on pre-styling cars can disrupt the gearbox operation algorithm, which will make it shift gears out of time.

DMRV lives approximately 130-140 thousand km. By the way, do not rush to throw it away and buy a new one. Very often cleaning it with a carbocleaner solves the problem.

Do not forget to carry out periodic injection of crosses and splines of the cardan shaft and transfer case.

The first generation Sorento has a fairly strong tenacious suspension. The stabilizer rods and bushings nurse almost 100 thousand km. Then the hinges of the levers fail, and behind them - shock absorbers and silent blocks. At 150 thousand km, replacement of tie rod ends and front hub bearings is usually required.

Steering rack problems have been officially recognized by the manufacturer. The rail starts to backlash pretty quickly, it can leak and knock. But this stops its wear, and replacement will be required at a run close to 150 thousand km.

After 150,000 km, the power steering pump often fails, which will be seen from the noise that appears when the steering wheel is turned out.

Factory brake pads cover at least 50 thousand km on the front axle and 90-100 on the rear. If the brake pedal began to fail on the Sorento when you press it for a long time, then it's time to change the brake cylinder. The brake vacuum pump may start to leak after 100 thousand kilometers. Around the same time, brake hoses may begin to fail, as evidenced by “hernias” on their surface.

The body is quite resistant to corrosion, and will not rust up to 9-10 years. The first to redden will be the places of chips. Over time, the plastic on body kits will peel off.

Salon Sorento is not annoying squeaks. On some specimens, the sound insulation under the windshield may creak, which rubs against the metal in the central part. In frosty weather, doors can creak in the closed position. The driver's glass may start to make a slight tapping sound after 100,000 km.




Salon Kia Sorento I 2007

The driver's seat belt is often poorly automatically retracted into place. Moreover, replacing it and its mechanism does not solve the problem.

Sometimes on restyled models (70-80 thousand km), when the windshield blower is turned on, a clicking sound is heard. This wedges the damper actuator. Repair does not help, only replacement saves.

On the first Sorento models, released in 2002, a very weak stove radiator was installed, which was very noticeable in Russian frosts. In 2003, it was changed, and the problem was partially solved. It became warmer in diesel cars, but the driver's legs still froze, but already because of the illiterate air distribution.

The generator before repair serves 150 and a little more than a thousand km. Starter - 100 with a little.

The fuel level indicator in the tank will begin to lie at about 150 thousand km. It is treated by replacing the corresponding sensor.

Another problem that does not have an unambiguous solution is the AIRBAG lamp that lights up with a corresponding error. Often this problem appears after the "curve" installation of the alarm.

Let's summarize. The car is definitely worth its money, but not its diesel version.

A selection of reviews, video reviews and test drives Kia Sorento 1:

Crash test Kia Sorento I BL:

The first generation Kia Sorento car was the first attempt by the Korean manufacturer to take its place in the rapidly gaining popularity of the SUV segment. And the Koreans were able to successfully cope with this task.
Today, in the secondary market, used Kia Sorento cars can be of Korean and Ukrainian assembly. Disadvantages, versions of Ukrainian production have, but there are not so many of them, and they were eliminated even at the time of pre-sale preparation. In rare cases, you can find versions with a six-cylinder engine brought from America on the market, but such instances can have a sad past, so it is better to check them with Carfax before buying.
The first owners chose the Kia Sorento car for many reasons: a solid appearance reminiscent of the Lexus RX 300 and Mercedes ML at the same time, decent equipment with a leather interior, cruise control system, good sound insulation, good passive and active safety, as well as powerful engines.
The Kia Sorento SUV was produced with only one body type - a five-door station wagon with a five-seater or seven-seater saloon. In domestic car markets, five-seat modifications are considered the most common.
The body of this vehicle received partial galvanization, which is why cars do not have big problems with resistance to corrosion processes. Traces of rust can now only be found on specimens brought from America and versions of the first years of production, and then under the body kit mounts, which is why additional anti-corrosion treatment is welcome.
Salon all used Kia Sorento have roomy and comfortable, most often it is trimmed with leather. Less often - with velor, but in any case, the lining is easily soiled, since it is mostly light. As already mentioned, the standard equipment of this "Korean" is very rich and offers electric drives for all windows, driver's seat, exterior mirrors, front active head restraints, central locking, power steering, ABS, immobilizer, cruise control and climate control, heated seats, wipers and mirrors. The most problematic additional equipment is the antenna, which eventually ceases to automatically extend. The risk group also includes the climate control system control unit, heated seats and power windows.
In 2006, the SUV went through an upgrade, after which the 141-horsepower 2.4-liter engine was no longer installed. The 3.5-liter six-cylinder unit was replaced with a 238-horsepower 3.3-liter, and the power of the 140-horsepower 2.5-liter turbodiesel was increased to 170 “horses”.
Experts tend to believe that the diesel modification is the best choice for buyers due to the fact that this power unit has become the most massive for the Sorento model. Many owners like this engine for good traction, quiet operation and good dynamics.
Mitsubishi's 2.4-liter gasoline engine is considered less popular in the secondary market, but its experts find it rather weak for a car weighing about two tons. In the city, it consumes about 13 liters of gasoline, but you can fill in the 92nd, since this does not affect its throttle response, operation and resource. Among the characteristic problems associated with this unit, one can only note the leakage of the rear oil seal as a crankshaft, which appears as a result of frequent towing. In rare cases, the thermostat fails. Motorists say that if they have to overhaul the 2.4-liter gasoline engine, then this is the fault of the owners, who allow the engine to water hammer when conquering water barriers.
Individual ignition coils and a variable valve timing system on 3.3 and 3.5 liter engines last a long time, the same goes for the turbines of turbodiesel units. Turbodiesels have a chain instead of a timing belt and it easily withstands the entire life of the engines themselves. But gasoline engines need to replace the timing belt along with the rollers every 50 thousand km, because with an increase in this interval, the belts can break, leading to bending of the valves. And in a 2.4-liter unit, along with the rollers and the belt, you also need to change the balance shaft drive belt, since if it breaks, the consequences will also be sad.
Five-speed “mechanics” on a used Kia Sorento can only be found paired with a 2.4-liter gasoline engine and diesels. More powerful six-cylinder engines received automatic transmissions, at first they were four-speed, and then five-speed with a sport shift mode. 2.4-liter modifications at service stations often appear to replace the clutch, apparently the owners often try to spin up the engine before starting, forgetting that it lacks power.
In general, the gearboxes used on the Kia Sorento car are reliable, problems can arise only with the “mechanics”, in which it can knock out the third gear while driving. It is necessary to service the transmission by regularly changing the oil in the "mechanics" every 90 thousand km, and in the "automatic" - 45 thousand km.
If the suspension of a used Kia Sorento is in good condition, then it is somewhat stiff, therefore it sensitively transmits any unevenness of the road surface, but it has large strokes and is energy-intensive. Probably, many motorists will agree that such a suspension will not bring much pleasure from active driving.
Service workers say that the Sorento chassis is very reliable. Most often, in a double-lever front suspension, you have to change the bushings of the front stabilizer - every 40-60 thousand km, but other parts, such as front shock absorbers, silent blocks of front levers, ball bearings and shock absorbers of the rear beam, easily nurse more than 100 thousand km . But with the steering, things are no longer so smooth, because the tie rod ends have to be changed after 70-90 thousand km, moreover, steering rack leakage is considered a common occurrence.
Today there are no problems with dismantling for a first-generation Kia Sorento car, but the prices of even used spare parts are high, especially for body parts. The car itself on the secondary market is quoted quite well and is also sold. You can now buy a used Kia Sorento from the very first years of production for $15,000, and the newest models cost up to $27,000.

The first generation Kia Sorento entered the automotive market in 2002. Structurally, it was a frame SUV. In 2006, Kia Sorento underwent a restyling, during which the design was slightly changed and the engine line was adjusted. In 2009, the second generation model came to replace it.

Kia Sorento for the Russian consumer was assembled both in Korea and in our homeland - at IzhAvto (since August 2005). The production of the SUV was suspended in 2009 due to a lack of working capital for the purchase of car kits. From May to September 2011, a small batch of 800 cars was additionally produced as part of a commitment to Kia Motors.

Engines

Before restyling, the Kia Sorento was equipped with a 2.5 CRDi turbodiesel (140 hp) and two petrol aspirated engines of 2.4 liters (140 hp) and 3.5 liters (197 hp). After restyling, the power of the turbodiesel was increased to 170 hp, and the petrol units were replaced by a 3.3-liter V6 (247 hp).

The most unfavorable in operation can be confidently considered a diesel engine. One of the main reasons for its capriciousness is the low quality of diesel fuel, which often leads to failure of the fuel system elements, and, as a result, to interruptions in operation and difficulty starting. Low-quality diesel fuel, often dry, without sufficient lubricating properties, provokes the appearance of scoring in the high-pressure fuel pump. As a result, the resulting metal impurities enter the fuel rail, and from there into the tank and fuel injectors.

When replacing glow plugs after 100,000 km, problems associated with "sticking" may occur. This can lead to breakage of the candle body when unscrewing.

Difficult starting of the diesel engine or spontaneous stop while driving are caused by overflow nozzles. The problem appears after 160 - 180 thousand km. In this case, the nozzles will have to be replaced or repaired. A bulkhead will cost 6-7 thousand rubles per nozzle, and a new one costs about 8-11 thousand rubles. The difference is not so big, but the “fresh” nozzle will last much longer than the restored one.

Unpleasant surprises were thrown by the "diesel" to the owners of the Sorento of the end of 2008-beginning of 2009 with an already restyled engine of increased power. At speeds close to the maximum, the connecting rod of one of the pistons broke, which, rotating, “grind” the engine. The power unit was replaced. The cases are not universal, but they took place with runs of more than 20 - 90 thousand km.

On the updated turbodiesel, the nozzle fastening bolt often broke off, followed by its “shooting” - more often than the 4th nozzle. "Shooting" took place with a run of more than 70-90 thousand km. Kia did not deny the problem and tried to fix it by replacing the mounting bolt with a more durable one. As is often the case, the official services unfairly conducted a revocable company, and the cases of some owners were repeated more than once.

Turbine, in general, without big claims. On a modified diesel engine, it fails more often. The first signs of the “end” approaching are whistling, an increase in radial play, and the appearance of oil in the air duct behind the turbine (after 100,000 km). The turbine itself confidently takes care of 150 - 170 thousand km. Further performance depends on operating conditions. Its bulkhead will cost about 15,000 rubles, replacement with a new one will require about 30 thousand rubles, and work - 6-7 thousand rubles.

The timing chain drive on this engine is recommended by official services to be changed every 90 - 100 thousand km. The chain begins to stretch and "rattle" after 100 - 120 thousand km, and by 150,000 km, as a rule, it is already stretched to unacceptable sizes. In addition, cases of its breakage after 90–120 thousand km were recorded. Replacement work will cost 8-10 thousand rubles.

The reason for the unstable operation of a turbodiesel at idle with a mileage of more than 160 - 200 thousand km is the pressure reducing valve of the injection pump. The injection pump itself runs more than 200 - 220 thousand km.

Kia Sorento gasoline engines are more unpretentious, but also have weaknesses. These motors are equipped with a timing belt drive with an interservice replacement interval of 60 thousand km.

Atmospheric 2.4 l has an amazing feature - a tendency to overheat in cold weather. The reason is that the thermostat is not working properly. The average temperature of a warm engine in winter is about 98-100 degrees, while the lower pipe of the cooling system remains cold, and the fan “threshes”, cooling the engine. KIA tried to solve this problem, but to no avail. Some craftsmen tried to pick up an analogue of the thermostat from other cars, but such attempts also did not lead to a positive result. With a run of more than 100 - 120 thousand km, gasoline 2.4 liters begins to "eat up" oil - up to 300 - 800 gr. per 1000 km.

On 3.5 liter engines, after 100,000 km, the crankshaft drive belt pulley breaks due to the destruction of the fixing bolt. It all starts with a beating on the old damping pulley as a result of its wear. If the pulley is torn off, then it is better to replace it with a new one (about 5 thousand rubles). Otherwise, the breakdown will soon repeat.

Also, the 3.5 liter engine is characterized by air leakage in the intake manifold, which leads to unstable operation. After 100 - 120 thousand km, there were cases of a break in the intake manifold flap, which fell straight into the cylinder. To eliminate the consequences, you will have to pay about 30 thousand rubles. In 2005, KIA carried out a service campaign to eliminate a defect that could cause a damper break.

Petrol 3.3 liters has not yet shown itself to be anything serious. Among the shortcomings, one can note "rattling" within 2-3 seconds after starting a cold engine, apparently associated with a lack of oil pressure for lubrication in the first seconds of operation.

The tension roller of the drive belt of mounted units is rented out with a mileage of 120 - 150 thousand km. The reason is poor quality bearing lubrication. A simple procedure for removing old grease and filling with new grease significantly extends the life of the bearing and eliminates the possibility of premature belt wear or rupture.

The resource of the pump (water cooling pump) is more than 100 - 120 thousand km. After 120 - 150 thousand km, the expansion tank may leak. The catalyst, most likely, will have to be replaced after 100 - 150 thousand km.

Transmission

Gearboxes, in general, are quite reliable and do not cause complaints. Manual transmission clutch resource - at least 100 - 120 thousand km. Its replacement, along with work, will cost 9-10 thousand rubles in a non-specialized service and 18-20 thousand rubles for "officials".

"Automatic" in rare cases begins to "stupid" strongly, which is mainly treated by flashing the ECU. On “dorestyles”, incorrect DMRV readings can cause a violation in the algorithm of the box and untimely gear changes. The resource of the mass air flow sensor is about 120 - 140 thousand km. The cost of a new one is about 1.5 - 2 thousand rubles, but it is often possible to revive it after a careful cleaning.

When operating the Kia Sorento, one should not forget to inject the crosses and splines of the rear driveshaft, the crosses of the front shaft and the splines of the transfer case. Oil seals run at least 120 - 140 thousand km.

Chassis

Suspension Sorento is quite strong. The stabilizer struts and bushings are the first to be handed over - after 80 - 100 thousand km. A little later, the turn of ball bearings comes - with a run of 120 - 140 thousand km. Next come shock absorbers with a mileage of 140 - 150 thousand km. and silent blocks of levers. At the same time, the steering tips fit. Front wheel bearings (1 - 2 thousand rubles), most likely, will have to be replaced after 120 - 160 thousand km.

The steering rack is a problematic place for an SUV, recognized by the officials. The new rail in a short time develops the play it needs and begins to “snot” or tap. But at the same time, her condition rarely worsens. Backlash or "sweating" may appear after 140 - 160 thousand km. A repair kit will cost 2 thousand rubles, a new rail - 15-20 thousand rubles.

With a run of more than 150 - 190 thousand km, the power steering pump may fail, as a result of which the liquid will begin to foam, and when the steering wheel is turned, the forces will change and a hum will appear.

The front brake pads run more than 40 thousand km, the rear brake pads last twice as long - 80 - 100 thousand km. The front brake discs have a resource of 80 - 100 thousand km. The failure of the depressed brake pedal during a long stop is a common problem, the reason for this is the brake cylinder. Its replacement will cost 5-6 thousand rubles. With a run of more than 100 - 120 thousand km, it may be necessary to replace the brake vacuum pump, which begins to leak. After 5-6 years, it is necessary to more carefully monitor the condition of the brake hoses, on the surface of which “hernias” may appear - more often on the front ones. Several owners found themselves in an unpleasant situation due to the rupture of hoses in places where “hernias” formed.

Typical problems and malfunctions

Paintwork and body iron begins to be rented out on individual copies older than 9 years. Corrosion appears in the places of chips, on the tailgate and rear wheel arches, covered with doors. Over time, the plastic body kit begins to climb.

Salon can hardly be called creaky. Sometimes there is a creak in the center between the dashboard and the windshield. As a rule, the source is noise insulation rubbing against metal. Doors creak in cold weather. After 100,000 km, sometimes the driver's glass starts to lightly tap.

Many complain about the poorly retractable seat belt on the driver's side. Replacing the spool belt does not fix the problem.

Often, after trying to turn on the glass blowing with a separate button, clicks become audible in the ventilation system, which happens with a run of more than 70 - 90 thousand km and more often on "restyling". They arise due to wedging of the windshield damper actuator. Lubrication of the assembly in this case will not help. With further operation with a defect, the teeth on the gear or its guides may break off. To replace the damper drive actuator, you will need to pay 2–3 thousand rubles and 500 rubles for the damper lever.

On Sorento 2002, a frankly weak stove radiator was installed, which could hardly cope with Russian frosts. Later, since 2003, the radiator has been improved, and the cabin has become noticeably warmer. But even this is not enough for an SUV with a diesel engine, there is still not enough heat here in winter. Unsuccessful distribution of flows leads to the fact that the driver's legs receive little warm air, while the neighbor on the right has more than enough of it. In pursuit of comfort, do not forget that in most cases, warming up depends on the condition of the cabin filter, which needs to be changed more often here.

The generator "goes into failure" after 160-180 thousand km - more often due to wear of the brushes (1.5 - 2 thousand rubles) or a diode bridge. The generator pulley bearing “crumbles” even earlier - after 120 - 140 thousand km.

Problems with the starter appear with a run of more than 100 thousand km. Mainly due to the loss of contact at the terminal of the retractor relay or the wear of the brushes.

After 140 - 160 thousand km, the fuel gauge sometimes starts to give incorrect readings, and the low fuel lamp lights up prematurely. The reason is the wear of the contacts on the fuel level sensor board. The cost of a new sensor is 1.5 - 2 thousand rubles.

One of the unresolved electrical problems is the “AIR BAG” lamp on and the “high resistance driver airbag” error. More often this happens after a short circuit in the circuit or an “incorrect” alarm setting.

In rare cases, “glitches” appear in the power window control unit, accompanied by spontaneous lowering of the windows.

Conclusion

It is worth staying away from used diesel Kia Sorentos - because of the capriciousness of the fuel system and the cold interior in winter. However, everything is fixable for additional investments. A big plus is the reliability of gasoline engines, transmissions, gearboxes and suspension survivability.

Kia Sorento I appeared in 2002 and at one time was more popular than Tuareg and Pajero. And although the very first cars are already 17 years old, they still stand out in the traffic stream and look no worse than their prestigious peers - the BMW X5 I and the Lexus RX 300 II. After all, we like to meet by clothes! And although the first Sorento is scolded for its oak suspension and poor handling, it performs amazingly off-road. What else attracts a Korean jeep and whether it is worth buying, we will understand in the article.

Which motor to choose

Most of the Sorento is sold with a 2.5-liter diesel engine. Before restyling, the "engine" developed 140 horsepower, and after - 170. "Horses" added a control unit and a turbine with rotary blades.

Such a motor is a good weapon for a jeep, but it cannot boast of reliability. Some owners have experienced a loss of power and increased oil consumption due to the breakdown of the sealing rings. Less commonly, the connecting rods break and the turbine fails.

Fans of gasoline units are given a choice: 2.4 engines with 139 hp. from. and 3.5 for 195 liters. from. The first one works only with "mechanics", and it cannot be called smart. The second is the most dynamic, but also the most “gluttonous”. For a "hundred" unit 3.5 consumes 15-17 liters of fuel.

Where will the Sorento take place?

Clearance "Sorento" - 205 mm is enough for most country roads. But the suspension is missing. On pits and bumps it breaks through, and in turns it starts to “fill up”. But on a country road with all-wheel drive turned on, the car shows itself in all its glory.

There are two all-wheel drive systems - EST and TOD. The first - Part-time is connected if necessary and allows you to save on fuel. The second - Full-Time functions with all-wheel drive all the time. EST is convenient for the city, and TOD is for broken dirt roads.

What is special in the cabin

The interior design leaves many questions. It is especially unclear on what basis the colors were selected. The dark gray top of the center console and the beige lower part of the cabin are in no way combined with the gaudy brown inserts in the center console and on the door armrests. For complete trash, only the blue and pink shades of the ceiling are missing.

However, there are no comrades for the taste and color. Perhaps you like this design decision. Share your opinion in the comments after the article.

There are also versions with a gray interior, without woodgrain inserts. Inside, not to say that it is exquisite, but everything is average and necessary for comfort.

Depending on the configuration in the Sorento you can find:

• Cruise control;
• electric mirrors and their heating;
• electric driver's seat height adjustment;
• heated front seats;
• single-zone climate control;
• leather interior.

The steering wheel, although decorated with aluminum inserts, looks boring and simple. In versions with a multimedia steering wheel, these inserts contain music control buttons.

The driver and his neighbor are not offended by the place. Those who sit behind them are less fortunate. There is not enough distance from the backs of the front seats to the knees of passengers, and this despite the large dimensions of the body - 4567 mm long and 1863 mm wide.

As many as three lamps are responsible for lighting! Not only the front and central parts of the cabin are illuminated, but also the trunk.

The luggage compartment is shallow for an SUV. Its volume is 897 liters. Items and suitcases longer than 90 cm will not be included. They will have to be folded across the trunk.

What problems can a Jeep have?

Among the problems of the Korean SUV is a weak paintwork and the lack of anti-corrosion treatment. The whole body is susceptible to rust, but most of all - the thresholds, the frame in the places of the rear arches and the arches themselves, the rear wings.

The diesel engine takes a long time to warm up in winter. At -20 on the street, it takes from 15 to 25 minutes to warm up the interior of a moving car.

The Common Rail fuel system is capricious about diesel quality. Already at 170 thousand mileage, the high pressure fuel pump may require replacement. It costs about 40 thousand rubles without taking into account work.

Fuel injectors care even less - 100-150 thousand km. New ones cost 16,000 rubles apiece, and there are four of them in the engine.

Keep in mind: if a car is being sold at a big discount, its fuel system may be dying. If everything is in order with her, the car will not cause trouble from MOT to MOT.

How much does it cost and with what problems is it sold

On the "secondary" "Sorento" is often sold with diesel units. We found such a car for 430 thousand rubles:

The model with the most "gluttonous" petrol "engine" 3.5 is sold at the same price as the 2.5-liter "diesel":

A post-accident copy of 2003 with a mileage of 240 thousand km was found:

Should I take the "Kia Sorento I"

The first generation Kia Sorento is the car that is definitely worth taking. It is unique and unlike anyone else, and off-road driving gives an incomparable delight. Due to the occasional problems with the Common Rail fuel system, the SUV is more suited to tech-savvy drivers.

Do not forget that in terms of off-road qualities, subsequent generations of Sorento are significantly inferior to their older brother. Over the years, what the fans of the model were afraid of happened: the frame SUV turned into an urban crossover. Without an “honest” all-wheel drive, low gear, but with a classic Haldex clutch for crossovers. It's a pity…

And what do you think about Kia Sorento I"? Share with us in the comments your experience of owning an SUV.

This article discusses the most common breakdowns of a Kia Sorento car with a factory index XM, second generation. Here, malfunctions of the all-wheel drive (PP), as well as body electronics systems, will be described, and the problems of the R 2.2 diesel engine will be touched upon.

Sorento 2 left the conveyors from 2009 to 2014. In 2013, the model has undergone minor restyling. These days the XM has been superseded by the new UM model.

Both the pre-facelift model and the post-facelift have a weak point in the design of the all-wheel drive system. Moreover, according to statistics, all-wheel drive often breaks down on the Sorento 2013-2014.

Kia Sorento four wheel drive not working

The most common problem is corrosion and complete rot of the spline connection between the transfer case and the gearbox differential. This happens both on machines with a machine gun and with mechanics. For the driver, this is manifested by the following symptoms: there is no all-wheel drive (the rear wheels do not spin), the PP malfunction lamp does not light up, there are no errors, the driveshaft does not rotate when the front wheels rotate.

1: TORQUE CONVERTER BODY, 2: DIFFERENTIAL ASSEMBLY, 3: AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION CASE

If the cardan is not spinning, it remains only to make sure whether it is necessary to change the transfer case. To do this, unscrew it, move it (you can not completely remove it) to the side and inspect the condition of the splines on the transfer case shaft.

The transfer box assembly must be replaced with a new one if wear (A) exceeds 50% of the splined tooth width (B).

After all the spare parts necessary for repair have been purchased, you can proceed to the removal and disassembly of the gearbox (gearbox). After all, the differential assembly, which will have to be replaced completely assembled (or partially), is located inside the gearbox.

The entire repair usually takes about 5-7 hours of working time.

The parts and their numbers necessary for the repair of all-wheel drive on the Sorento XM, for cars with automatic transmission!

	the name of detail		Engine		Detail number
differential	Differential assembly (Supplied without main gear and bolts, but with pressed-on bearings and planet gears)		R2.0, λ3.5 (MPI)
			Θ2.4 (MPI, GDI)
	Pinion Bolt (number of bolts 12)
	O-ring for oil pump
	Cylindrical rubber seals in automatic transmission		452623B100 (need to order 1pc)
			452633B000 (order 4 pieces)
Transfer case	Distribution box, assy
			After 2013 (F/L)
	Transfer box dust cover ()
	Transfer case oil seal (internal) (Must be ordered if you are not changing the transfer case assembly)

Repair or replacement of the all-wheel drive clutch, Sorento XM F/L

On restyled models, those that were produced in 2013-2014, the all-wheel drive clutch often fails. It is a fairly simple design, consisting of a package of clutches and a pump that creates pressure of the working fluid to engage these clutches.

When the clutch breaks, the four-wheel drive malfunction indicator appears on the instrument panel. The error codes are: P1831 Clutch Thermal Overstress Warning, P1832 Clutch Thermal Overstress Shutdown. At the same time, the cardan rotates when the front wheels rotate, and the moment is not transmitted to the rear axle.

This problem usually manifests itself in the following way: with the active use of the software, there is a noticeable blow to the transmission and the all-wheel drive disappears. The cause of the failure is a rupture of the factory weld on the clutch pack hub. The hub itself is not a separate spare part. You have to change the clutch assembly.

The price of the coupling is about 30,000 rubles, for officials it reaches 54,000 rubles. Coupling number 47800-3B520.

Fortunately, there is a possibility of repair. And this repair is not difficult. It is necessary, having removed the coupling, to completely disassemble it and weld the cut seam with argon. During disassembly, it is recommended to replace the clutch working fluid, as well as two clutch seals.

OE numbers: liquid - Ravenol TF-0870, front oil seal - analogue Corteco 20026696B.

The principle of operation of the clutch on the Kia Sorento

Article on drive2.ru with a detailed description of the repair.

Rear view camera malfunction

On the Sorento XM, regardless of the year of production, the rear view camera fails. Sooner or later it happens on all cars without exception.

At first, the video signal from the camera may become cloudy, or it may disappear and appear for a short time. Further, the camera fails completely.

The reason is the ingress of moisture and oxidation of the contacts on the camera circuit board. If the malfunction has just begun to appear, there is a chance to restore the camera by disassembling it and cleaning the contacts from oxide. To remove the camera, you will have to remove the lining of the tailgate, and if this is a car after 2013, then the outer plastic trim.

A regular (original) rear view camera for a Kia Sorento costs about 11,000 rubles. Cat Number: 95760-2P110

Replacing the rear view camera on the Sorento

Since the original camera is very expensive, it is often changed to a similar universal Chinese one. The only problem with this is that universal cameras usually require a 12 V supply voltage, while the original one is connected from 5 V. You can take the plus power from the reversing lights connector, and solder the video signal wires to the standard wires.

Rear view camera connector pinout, Kia Sorento

Malfunctioning EGR valve on a diesel Sorento XM

On machines with a diesel power unit, at a mileage of about 100,000 or more, a problem with the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve may occur.

All modern diesel engines are equipped with this valve. It is needed to reduce the toxicity of exhaust gases, in particular, to reduce the amount of NOx in the exhaust of turbocharged engines.

The EGR is a solenoid valve with a valve stem position sensor. It is located in the air duct connecting the exhaust manifold to the intake manifold. The EGR has a cooler through which coolant circulates, this is necessary to cool the exhaust gases sent for afterburning into the intake manifold and further into the cylinder.

The reason for the failure of the EGR valve is low-quality diesel fuel. It comes into contact with the exhaust, gets very hot and cokes due to the high soot content in the exhaust gases. At high mileage, the valve stem and poppet simply stick in soot, which is the cause of error codes P0401, P0402, P0403, P0404.

The logic of the engine management system is such that when any of these errors occur, the control unit goes into fuel pressure limitation mode. The car does not develop power, the "Check" lamp lights up.

The EGR valve itself costs about 9,000 rubles for the original one. Therefore, before changing it to a new one, it makes sense to clean it. It helps in 90% of cases.

Despite the apparent accessibility of the installation, it is not always possible to quickly remove the valve. Often he turns sour so that he can not budge.

After the valve is removed, it must be soaked in nozzle cleaner or kerosene. With the help of chemistry, all soot is easily removed.

If EGR error codes still appear after cleaning, the valve may still have to be replaced. Catalogue numberEGR valve for Kia Sorento 2(XM) 28410-2F000.

To be continued...