Kia Sorento: Black Exhaust Smoke → Symptoms & Diagnosis

Black smoke coming from your Kia Sorento’s exhaust is definitely a concerning problem.  Different colored exhaust can mean different things.  Black smoke is typically of greater concern than white smoke. Dark black smoke coming from the exhaust of your Sorento indicates that there could be a serious engine problem, and indicates that the air/fuel mixture … Read more

Kia Sorento Engine Knocking Causes + How to Fix

One of the most alarming sounds you can hear from your Kia Sorento is the engine knocking. Unfortunately, an engine knock can be a sign of significant engine problems. The first thing you should do is check your Sorento’s oil. If it’s low, fill it up. If it appears frothy, there may be coolant getting into … Read more

Kia Sorento: Bad MAF Sensor → Symptoms & Causes

  The mass airflow sensor (commonly abbreviated to MAF) is one of the most important engine management sensors.  A bad mass airflow sensor can leave your Kia Sorento’s engine running rough, or even inoperable. A MAF sensor measures the density of the air entering the intake manifold.  It passes this information onto your Sorento’s ECU. … Read more

Kia Sorento Speedometer Not Working: Causes + How to Fix

One of the most inconvenient things that can happen to your Kia Sorento is when the speedometer stops working.  You don’t realize how much you look at the thing until it’s always sitting at 0 MPH while driving down the road.   If your vehicle’s speedometer is not working, it’s usually caused by an issue with … Read more

Kia Sorento AC Not Cooling:  Why and How to Fix

One of the most inconvenient vehicular problems is when the A/C won’t blow cold air. If your Kia Sorento isn’t keeping you cool, we’ve outlined some of the most common reasons why this might be happening. It is entirely possible for your Sorento’s heater to work just fine even when the air conditioner is blowing … Read more

Kia Sorento: Brakes Grinding  → Causes & Diagnosis

  One of the most common problems with the Kia Sorento (or any vehicle) is when the brakes are grinding.  The number one cause of grinding brakes is going to be brake pads that have worn all of their friction material off.  But, there are other causes as well. Your Kia Sorento is always going … Read more

Kia Sorento’s Steering Wheel Shaking: Every Reason Why

If your Kia Sorento’s steering wheel is shaking, you should deal with it immediately. A shaking steering wheel in the Kia Sorento is caused by anything from the wheels and tires through the suspension (ball joints, tie rods, etc.) to the braking system.  We’ll start with the easiest things to check and move towards things … Read more

Kia Sorento: Bad Coil Packs → Symptoms and Diagnosis

  Bad Coil Packs are one of the more problematic ignition issues that can occur with the Kia Sorento.  A bad oil pack can make your Sorento almost un-drivable.  Or it may have little effect at all on the engine’s ability to run.  It’ll get worse as they lose their ability to fire the spark plugs. … Read more

Kia Sorento Not Starting: Causes + How to Fix

If your Kia Sorento doesn’t start, you’ve found the right article.  Many different issues can cause the problem.  We cover all the likely ones in an order that makes sense when diagnosing the issue at home. This article is written with the assumption that you are looking for a way to get your Kia Sorento … Read more