The service and repair manual for the 2008 Kia Sorento — 3.3L V6 and 3.8L V6 engines, 4 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Kia published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 2008 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 3.3L V6 — 204 cu in, DOHC 3.8L V6 — 231 cu in, DOHC |
| Trims | LX Sport Utility 4-Door · EX Sport Utility 4-Door · Base Sport Utility 4-Door · Luxury Sport Utility 4-Door |
| Federal record | 3 recalls · 317 complaints · 16 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 2008 Sorento manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 179
- Engine Performance 268
- Accessories & Equipment 116
- General Information 1,402
- Body & Frame 70
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 901
- Brakes 723
- Maintenance 11
- Drivelines & Axles 126
- Steering 64
- Electrical 652
- Suspension 61
- Engine Mechanical 419
- Transmission 289
- Radiator Cap Pressure 15
- Pa) at 3,000
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2008 Sorento
- Electrical System · 20V088000An electrical short within the abs module may cause an engine compartment fire, even when the vehicl.
- Air Bags — frontal › sensor/control module-inactive · 11V473000The passenger side air bag is turned off when the ocs misclassifies an adult passenger. with the fr.
- Exterior Lighting — brake lights › switch · 13V114000Failure to illuminate the stop lamps during braking or inability to disengage the cruise control cou.
Owners have filed 317 complaints and Kia has issued 16 technical service bulletins for the 2008 Sorento. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2008 Sorento manual
Is this manual specific to the 2008 Sorento?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2008 model year, covering the 3.3L V6 and 3.8L V6 across the LX Sport Utility 4-Door, EX Sport Utility 4-Door, Base Sport Utility 4-Door, Luxury Sport Utility 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Kia published for this year.
What 2008 Sorento problems does it help with?
3 recalls are on federal record for the 2008 Sorento, covering electrical system, air bags, exterior lighting. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Kia dealers.
Does it include 2008 Sorento wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2008 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $29.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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