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2016 Kia Sorento repairs by problem area
Engine (14%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (10%)
Brakes and Traction Control (4%)
Suspension and Steering (8%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (41%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (15%)
Other (7%)
Chart based on 71 repairs.
2016 Kia Sorento repair cost distribution
$2500+ (2%)
$1000 - $2499 (2%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (27%)
< $100 (68%)
Chart based on 41 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2016 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV
turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Kia Sorento in New York, United States Jul 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Mar 201816000 mi | Dash warning lights, speedometer, tachometer, other signals would cease to function on start up or on shifting into gear. After evaluation, it was determined that the rear backup camera was causing the interference, The rear camera was replaced and the problems were resolved. | ||
| Kia Sorento in Manitoba, Canada Jul 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Aug 201719840 mi | Cleaned sunroof tracks roof would not close | ||
| Mar 201824180 mi | Knob for left rear air vent came off they replaced the vent | ||
| Kia Sorento in Alberta, Canada Jan 2016 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Mar 202157660 mi | Oil leak. Fixed under warranty even though it had expired 3 days previously. | ||
| Kia Sorento in Ohio, United States Jan 2015 - Sep 2019 | |||
| Jun 201619000 mi | Noisy rear wiper motor. replaced motor under warranty | ||
2016 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV
290-horsepower 3.3L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Kia Sorento in Georgia, United States Jul 2015 - Jan 2024 | |||
| Aug 201737000 miUS $200 | Battery died would not hold charge, just outside warranty had to replace. | ||
| Kia Sorento in Florida, United States Feb 2015 - Apr 2017 | |||
| Aug 201623000 mi | Electrical connection behind the dashboard loosened and wouldn't allow the air conditioning fan to run properly. | ||
| Feb 201728000 mi | Electrical harness powering the blower motor and a/c failed. Replace wiring harness and blower motor. | ||
| Apr 201730000 miUS $180 | Car failed to start in four attempts. Push button start finally worked on fourth try. Replaced the battery. Failure to start, again. The dealer had the car for two days and called me early on the third. Service said the battery in the key FOB was very weak and replaced it. I''ll be patient but my gut feeling is that I haven''t seen the end of this mess. | ||
| Kia Sorento in Florida, United States Mar 2016 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Nov 201717000 mi | Control head unit was replaced | ||
| Jan 201818800 mi | Car wouldn’t start | ||
| Kia Sorento in Saskatchewan, Canada May 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jan 201812789 mi | Electronic Parking Brake would not disengage and release vehicle. Had vehicle towed to dealer. Dealer could not replicate problem, so picked it up the next day. No charges Problem has not re-occurred | ||
| Kia Sorento in Mississippi, United States Oct 2015 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Nov 2015 | Tire Pressure Monitoring System malfunctioned. Problem existed upon purchase. Dealer has parts on order. | ||
| Dec 20151000 mi | TPMS parts came in and were installed | ||
| Dec 201714000 mi | Headlight adjustment | ||
| Kia Sorento in Texas, United States Apr 2015 - Oct 2016 | |||
| Sep 20154000 mi | Airbag warning light came on. Computer scan indicated a bad resistor in monitor circuit. Board replaced. | ||
| Nov 20157000 mi | Airbag light came on for second time. Returned to dealer. They conferenced with KIA and replaced circuit board for airbag. | ||
| Oct 201619000 mi | Replaced clock spring assembly and air bag control module. Seven days in shop. | ||
2016 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV
290-horsepower 3.3L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Kia Sorento in California, United States Mar 2015 - Jul 2022 | |||
| Apr 202179000 mi | Small oil leak from timing chain cover, replaced gasket under factory warranty for free. | ||
| Kia Sorento in Ohio, United States May 2021 - Jun 2021 | |||
| Jun 202158000 miUS $2701 | Found multiple oil leaks upon inspection, via a diagnostic or KIA multi-point inspection. FEE $10 Found oil pan, timing cover, oil sender plate, and oil housing to all have leaks. Oil was coming down the top of the transmission, as well, as down the front and rear of the timing cover/engine assy. KIA also recommended spark plug replacement for $412. In addition, to OIL PRESSURE SWITCH and Pipe assy - FUEL HIGH. Paid $430.70 Service contract or power train warranty furnished and paid for a KIA LOANER and these parts Bolt-Flange O-ring Washer -injector Brkt Tip Seal - injector Backup O-ring Upper o-ring Threebond 1217 H (6) Antifreeze coolant (6) Gasket - water pump LH Gasket - water pump RH O-ring Gasket outlet LH Gasket outlet RH Seal - oil Oil seal RR Gasket -cover o-ring Resealed timing cover, oil pan assy, replaced sender gaskets, oil housing seals, ATTEMPTED de-greasing the engine | ||
| Kia Sorento in Ontario, Canada Sep 2015 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Nov 201714260 mi | air conditioning began blowing warm air on a lengthy trip but after 3 days corrected itself. Took the car into dealer who examined the AC and said all was fine. They indicated they would keep it on file in case it happens again. | ||
| Jul 202129140 miC $260 | Wheel alignment | ||
| Kia Sorento in Colorado, United States Nov 2017 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Mar 201816000 mi | Had TSB performed to deal with panoramic sun roof that would not close without a lot of manual assist. | ||
| Mar 202256000 miUS $250 | Squirrels had chewed through cables for both front wheel speed sensors while car was parked at work! Not Kia's fault! | ||
| Kia Sorento in Ontario, Canada Jul 2016 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Jul 201843400 mi | Horn low note required replacement on war | ||
| Kia Sorento in North Carolina, United States Sep 2016 - Sep 2021 | |||
| Mar 201717000 mi | Car was difficult to steer and keep in your lane. Almost as if the electric power steering had shut off. Steering column replaced. | ||
| Jun 202158000 mi | Steering anomaly apparent on vacation trip. Decided to live with the problem since dealership cannot duplicate the problem. Occasionally the steering is a little more difficult, almost as if it’s stuck, or the power assist is off for a fraction of a second. | ||
| Kia Sorento in Wisconsin, United States Jul 2015 - Jan 2022 | |||
| May 201738000 mi | Head rest plastic piece was loose. Fuel door gas cap holder broke in extremely cold weather. Oil observed under engine and transmission, looked lighter and clearer than engine oil which was being serviced at the time. Area around drain plug was clean and dry. Oil drain plug replaced by dealer. Hopefully the dealer got this right, will be keeping an eye on the oil leak. | ||
| Apr 201857000 miUS $185 | Driver's side speaker was distorting, especially during low notes in music. Purchased OEM replacement speaker and that fixed the problem. | ||
| Jan 202086000 miUS $115 | Low horn stopped working and high horn sounded feeble. Replaced both horns. | ||
| Kia Sorento in Connecticut, United States Nov 2015 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Apr 20165500 mi | Rear right single seat track stuck and seat wouldn't go down. Seat rail was determined to be defective. Took 3 days to repair. Repaired at dealer. Got car back with nothing fixed and many interior pieces damaged. Took back and fixed well. | ||
| Mar 201832000 mi | Broke down on I84 in the center of a 4 lane highway on a late Friday night. Literally was almost killed. Car shuttered and, jerked, and stopped within seconds. Dealer states it is a broken fuel pump. Initially told me I just ran it out of gas. However, I had filled it up 30 min. before. Car burned entire tank gas in less then 30 miles. Just happened so Im still in angry mode. Worse, Kia couldn't find me in the roadside assistance. They answered quickly when I called but it took 20 min on the side of the highway for them to agree to send a tow truck. They still didn't see me or my VIN in their system. I was without car for 8 days. They gave me a rental. I paid nothing for anything accept a lot of aggravation. Also, the problem turned out to be a bad fuel injector. They replaced the whole system. The gas burned out the catalytic converter. That had to be replaced with entire exhaust system which melted. Fluke of a problem, not typical but it did happen. Otherwise great SUV, but I almost ended dead. | ||
| Kia Sorento in Virginia, United States Aug 2015 - Dec 2021 | |||
| Sep 201618000 mi | Bluetooth, louder sounds from incoming phone call rear hatch door latch | ||
| Kia Sorento in British Columbia, Canada Nov 2015 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Mar 20163720 mi | Driver's door handle didn't feel quite right. Fixed | ||
| Kia Sorento in Georgia, United States Jun 2015 - Jul 2022 | |||
| Jul 2015 | Both tail lights had cracks and condensation on the top of the tail light | ||
| Sep 201743500 miUS $200 | Cell went bad in the battery. Died just out of warranty. | ||
| Jan 2022145000 miUS $1565 | Body control module went out. Could not shift from park. | ||
| Jun 2022144000 miUS $4400 | Had to have transmission rebuilt from issues with 1st and 2nd gear. | ||
| Kia Sorento in Quebec, Canada Jul 2016 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Oct 20163200 mi | Some small scratches inside passenger window front. Repair soon under warranty as said by dealer. | ||
| Feb 20173782 mi | The vehicule started as usual and i was unable to turn the steering. The car have been remorqued to the dealer for inspection. The dealer said that my remote starter module have been installed too much near the steering module and interfered with it. The dealer replace my remote starter module et that solved the problem. The Kia Sorento was not defective, it was my remote starter module !!!! | ||
| Jul 20174340 mi | Sunroof wont close... Dealer change tilts (TSB 125) lever and grease rails. Work done under warranty. I got black screen with backup camera occasionally. Dealer changed camera with a new one. Work under warranty. The two problems have been solved. | ||
| May 20186200 mi | Rear antenna for the trunk dont recognize inteligent key. They changed rear antenna (it was in the rear bumper) under warranty and the problem is fixed. | ||
| May 202213640 miC $150 | i change the two front links because small noise when driving. I repaired myself cause it was easy ... | ||
| Jun 202213702 miC $385 | When driving my car at speed 30 km, i heard a big bang from side front passenger. I check my wheel and all seem ok. I went to the garage and they discover that spring of McPherson was broken !!!! The garage change the McPherson with a used one and the cost for me was 385 $ . | ||
| Kia Sorento in Saskatchewan, Canada Mar 2015 - Sep 2016 | |||
| Nov 20155620 mi | A few times on a three-day trip a "BSD cancelled" warning appeared. If the vehicle was stop and restarted or simply driven for a while the message went away. Dealer says it's a known problem, but no fix. | ||
| Sep 201614260 mi | Replaced blind spot module | ||
| Kia Sorento in Quebec, Canada May 2015 - Sep 2018 | |||
| Oct 20154020 mi | Squeaks comming from the cross-beam of the panoramic sunroof. Appears a piece of the trim was broken at assembly plant. Replaced and covered by warranty. Tail gate electric door latch failed after first trip to dealer. Door latch won't stay closed and locked so tail gate was free to open ... Latch module was replaced in same trip at no cost (warranty). | ||
| Jun 20169300 mi | Panoramic sunroof squeezing. Pinch protection engaging and won't close. Had to bypass protection and pull on it to close. Manufacture bad installation. Dealer realigned tracks and lubricate. Problem solved. | ||
| Dec 201614880 mi | Both ball joint replaced for upgraded quality parts as requested by Kia TSB. Transmission get briefly on neutral between 2nd and 3rd gear on hard acceleration at cold causing a rough shift. Couldn't replicate since transmission is now hot and shift smoothly. Will have to bring back vehicle for investigation at cold. | ||
| Jan 201715500 mi | Cold road test and data collection for transmission rough shift issue. After Kia headquarter investigation, they reflashed transmission ECU with upgraded software to prevent this issue. So far, problem seams solved. | ||
| May 201718600 mi | Panoramic sunroof closing slowly with some noise. Even had to pull on it to close it since it was returning in open position because of reversing safety feature (so hard to close it thinks something is trapped in the opening). Dealer cleaned the rails and lube them. Second time the issue appears after winter period. | ||
| Aug 201722320 mi | On load (towing a trailer), vehicle drivetrain seem to have a parts which slip as we feel regular rapid hesitation in maintaining the speed or while accelerating ... same feeling was perceptible without trailer but less concerning. Appears the AWD viscous coupler was defective. Replaced under warranty by dealer. | ||
| Kia Sorento in Alberta, Canada Apr 2016 - Jul 2016 | |||
| Apr 201610540 mi | Dealer trip for a few issues: Drivers rear door not unlocking- Bluetooth and Sat radio cut out at times- rattle from back hatch area | ||
| Jun 201614260 mi | Rough idle with a/c on.Very noticeable at times. Dealer insists its normal | ||
| Jul 201614260 mi | Dealer replaced alternator and tensioners relating to earlier vibration complaint. No change in operation | ||
2016 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV
185-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Kia Sorento in Arizona, United States May 2016 - Jan 2020 | |||
| Mar 201864000 mi | Leaking at [transmission] seal. Seal replaced under warranty. | ||
| Jun 201868000 miUS $130 | Recharged A/C | ||
| Kia Sorento in British Columbia, Canada Jan 2016 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Feb 20173938 mi | Parking brake was not holding. They adjusted parking brake so that it would hold. | ||
| Kia Sorento in California, United States Sep 2015 - Mar 2021 | |||
| Dec 201748000 mi | oil light would come on sometimes, took in for oil change and they also had a recall for a valve on engine. no problem since. | ||
| Kia Sorento in Ontario, Canada Apr 2016 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Dec 20163720 mi | Tried to shift out of park, gear selector required enormous force. Went to put it back into park, could not engage park - gear selector jammed in R-N-D positions. Dealer found gear selector lever popped out of placed, popped back in. | ||
| Kia Sorento in Korea, South Dec 2015 - Aug 2018 | |||
| Mar 201719840 mi | Fuel gauge not functioning. | ||
| Jan 201832240 mi | Replaced transmission and toque converter. Under warranty | ||
| Kia Sorento in Texas, United States Oct 2015 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Feb 201818000 miUS $250 | Collision while backing out of a diagonal parking space in shopping center. Rear bumper straightened and nearness warning detector replaced. | ||
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