2008 Kia Sorento Review

2008 Kia Sorento is a Sport Utility 4-dr style car measuring 180.70 in length and 71.30 in height. Made in South Korea, 2008 Kia Sorento has 5 trims priced by the manufacturer at 22,195 with just total of 3 recalls in the past 2008 Kia Sorento. It’s seating 5 people with 4 doors and a rank size of 21.10 gallon. The engine is 3.3L V6 DOHC 24V and uses 15 of gasoline in the city and 15 on highways.

Make: Kia
Model: Sorento
Trims Available: 5
Location: SOUTH KOREA
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Engine: 3.3L V6 DOHC 24V
Transmission: 5A
Driveline: FWD
Seats: 5
MSRP: $22,195 USD
MPG: 16 City / 22 HWY
Tires: 245/70R16
Tank Size: 21 gallon

Kia Sorento 2008 Trims

2008 Kia Sorento EX 4WD

Engine: 3.3L V6 DOHC 24V
Transmission: 5A
Drivetrain: 4WD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 15 City / 23 HWY

2008 Kia Sorento Base

Engine: 3.8L V6 DOHC 24V
Transmission: 5A
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 16 City / 22 HWY

2008 Kia Sorento EX 2WD

Engine: 3.3L V6 DOHC 24V
Transmission: 5A
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 15 City / 21 HWY

2008 Kia Sorento LX 4WD

Engine: 3.3L V6 DOHC 24V
Transmission: 5A
Drivetrain: 4WD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 15 City / 22 HWY

2008 Kia Sorento LX 2WD

Engine: 3.3L V6 DOHC 24V
Transmission: 5A
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 16 City / 22 HWY

Vin Numbers

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Safety and Reliability

NHTSA Crash Test

overall
Not Rated
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Not Rated
rollover
side
Not Rated
* National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

IIHS Crash Test

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* Insurance Institute for Highway Safety

Safety & Recalls

Recall 11V473000 started on /Date(1315368000000-0400)/.

Summary: KIA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007-2008 SORENTO PASSENGER CARS MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 15, 2006 THROUGH NOVEMBER 27, 2007. THE FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG MAY BE TURNED OFF WHEN AN ADULT IS IN THE PASSENGER SEAT. THE FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG IS DESIGNED TO BE TURNED OFF IN LIMITED CIRCUMSTANCES INCLUDING WHEN CHILDREN AND SMALL ADULTS ARE SEATED IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT, THERE IS A CHILD RESTRAINT IN THAT SEAT OR THE SEAT IS NOT OCCUPIED. THE VEHICLE'S OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM (OCS), WHICH CLASSIFIES THE OCCUPANT IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT, MAY MISCLASSIFY AN ADULT PASSENGER AS A CHILD OR CHILD SEAT AND IMPROPERLY TURN OFF THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG. WHEN THE AIR BAG IS DEACTIVATED THE "PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF" LIGHT WILL ILLUMINATE ON THE CENTER INSTRUMENT PANEL.

Consequence: THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG IS TURNED OFF WHEN THE OCS MISCLASSIFIES AN ADULT PASSENGER. WITH THE FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF, THE FRONT PASSENGER WILL NOT HAVE THE PROTECTION OF THE PASSENGER AIR BAGS IN SOME FRONTAL COLLISIONS, THUS INCREASING THE RISK OF OCCUPANT INJURY.

Remedy: KIA WILL UPDATE THE PROGRAMMING IN THE SORENTO OCS CONTROL MODULE AT NO CHARGE. THE RECALL REMEDY IS CURRENTLY AVAILABLE UNDER SERVICE CAMPAIGN SC076. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KIA CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-333-4542.

Recall 13V114000 started on /Date(1364788800000-0400)/.

Summary: Kia Motors Corporation (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 Rondo, model year 2007-2011 Sedona, Sorento and Sportage, model year 2010-2011 Soul, model year 2008-2011 Optima, model year 2010 Forte, model year 2007-2009 Amanti, and model year 2009 Borrego vehicles. Originally, in April 2013, Kia recalled 623,658 model year 2007-2010 Rondo and Sportage, model year 2007-2011 Sorento, model year 2007 Sedona, model year 2010-2011 Soul, and model year 2011 Optima vehicles. In September 2013, Kia informed the agency that it was adding an additional 356,719 vehicles to this campaign. The total number of vehicles being recalled is now 980,377. In the affected vehicles, the stop lamp switch may malfunction. A malfunctioning stop lamp switch may cause the brake lights to not illuminate when the brake pedal is depressed or may cause an inability to deactivate the cruise control by depressing the brake pedal. Additionally, a malfunctioning stop lamp switch may also result in intermittent operation of the push-button start feature, affect the operation of the brake-transmission shift interlock feature preventing the shifter from being moved out of the PARK position and cause the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) malfunction light to illuminate.

Consequence: Failure to illuminate the stop lamps during braking or inability to disengage the cruise control could increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, when the ignition is in the 'ON' position, the transmission shifter may be able to be moved out of PARK without first applying the brake. This may lead to unintentional movement of the car which may increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Kia will send an interim notification to owners in May 2013. When parts are available, owners will receive a second notification and dealers will replace the stop lamp switch, free of charge. Owners may contact Kia at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's recall campaign number is SC098.

Recall 20V088000 started on /Date(1581656400000-0500)/.

Summary: Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2006-2010 Sedona and 2007-2009 Sorento vehicles. Moisture may enter the Anti-lock Brake (ABS) Module and result in an electrical short.

Consequence: An electrical short within the ABS Module may cause an engine compartment fire, even when the vehicle is turned off, increasing the risk of an injury.

Remedy: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will install a relay in the main junction box to prevent power from being directed to the HECU when the vehicle's ignition switch is turned off, free of charge. The recall began June 5, 2020. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC186.

FAQ

2008 Kia Sorento is made in South Korea between 2003 to 2022.

The 2008 Kia Sorento is 4WD and doesn't disappoint and has all it takes to drive well in snow. It has enough ground clearance to drive through deep snow without getting stuck.

If you consider used 2008 Kia Sorento look at maintenance fees and average fuel economy compared to similar models. 2008 Kia Sorento’s uses 1 gallon of fuel for 15 miles, which is lower then 2007 Kia Sorento.

Before going to the dealership, get an appraisal for your 2008 Kia Sorento so you know how much it’s worth. Usually, the value of used 2008 Kia Sorento is lower than $13,098.

There are 3 recalls recorded in our database for 2008 Kia Sorento that’s on average below the average number of recalls per car in our database.

Kia All models of 2008

Kia Amanti

$20,995 - $26,195
15 City / 23 HWY
5 Trims
5
1
3.3L V6 DOHC 24V

Kia Optima

$20,995 - $26,195
15 City / 23 HWY
5 Trims
5
1
3.3L V6 DOHC 24V

Kia Rio

$20,995 - $26,195
15 City / 23 HWY
5 Trims
5
1
3.3L V6 DOHC 24V

Kia Rio5

$20,995 - $26,195
15 City / 23 HWY
5 Trims
5
1
3.3L V6 DOHC 24V

Kia Rondo

$20,995 - $26,195
15 City / 23 HWY
5 Trims
5
1
3.3L V6 DOHC 24V

Kia Sedona

$20,995 - $26,195
15 City / 23 HWY
5 Trims
5
1
3.3L V6 DOHC 24V

Kia Sorento

$20,995 - $26,195
15 City / 23 HWY
5 Trims
5
1
3.3L V6 DOHC 24V

Kia Spectra

$20,995 - $26,195
15 City / 23 HWY
5 Trims
5
1
3.3L V6 DOHC 24V

Kia Spectra5

$20,995 - $26,195
15 City / 23 HWY
5 Trims
5
1
3.3L V6 DOHC 24V

Kia Sportage

$20,995 - $26,195
15 City / 23 HWY
5 Trims
5
1
3.3L V6 DOHC 24V

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