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Kia Sorento Reliability by Model Generation
Results are for year ending June 30, 2018. Only successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
| Year and Model | % of Average Repair Frequency | |
 2016 - 2018 Kia Sorento |
Best
101%
Worst
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 2011 - 2013 Kia Sorento |
Best
92%
Worst
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Reliability And Durability of the Kia Sorento
| Kia Sorento Reliability And Durability: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2012 | 4dr SUV 276-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
No issues so far at 30,000 miles. full 2012 Kia Sorento review |
| 2011 | 4dr SUV 276-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Owned for 14 months and 15K miles with ZERO problems! No issues whatsoever! full 2011 Kia Sorento review |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 262-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
3 years owned, aside from replacing wear items, it has visited the shop twice for warranty repair items. full 2007 Kia Sorento review |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 262-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Have over 62,000 miles and only now have a minor problem. full 2007 Kia Sorento review |
| 2005 | 4dr SUV 192-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
47K miles and no issues. Kept on strict Kia service plan. full 2005 Kia Sorento review |
| Kia Sorento Reliability And Durability: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2013 | 0 | This has been the worst car I have ever owned for needing maitenance and repairs. Shocked and dissappointed. full 2013 Kia Sorento review |
