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2007 Kia Sorento repairs by problem area
Engine (20%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (14%)
Brakes and Traction Control (22%)
Suspension and Steering (23%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (16%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)
Other (5%)
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Chart based on 64 repairs.
2007 Kia Sorento engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (23%)
$1000 - $2499 (8%)
$500 - $999 (15%)
$100 - $499 (0%)
< $100 (54%)
Chart based on 13 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2007 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV
turbocharged 168hp 2.5L I4 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 37200 mi | Leaking sump gasket |
| 39060 mi | Turned out to be gasket leak at turbo mount, awaiting parts. |
| 151360 mi $2000 |
Engine overheated and caused the need for an engine job to be done. I also changed the turbo-charger. |
2007 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV
turbocharged 168hp 2.5L I4 Diesel 5-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 88000 mi | Sump corrosion causing oil leak. Although 18 months outside of warranty all work completed free by Kia main dealer. Had to wait for part to be delivered from Korea over Christmas period. |
2007 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV
262-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 54000 mi US $700 |
throttle position sensor in the gas pedal was bad, and a rear wheel speed sensor , too. Both replaced at the dealer, for a fee 50% higher than industry standards, according to the internet. |
| 62000 mi US $200 |
Took in for check engine, ABS, and ESC lights. KIA has 10/100,000 miles powertrain warranty, and 5/60,000 everything else. Dealer said vehicle speed sensor and clockspring needs replacing, and neither is covered, Will do owner repair. |
| 67000 mi US $45 |
Replaced speed sensor. Took about 10 min to replace. |
2007 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV
262-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 17000 mi | Engine light on- needed Oxygen Sensor- Warranty |
| 126100 mi $2500 |
The Radiator was serviced and the Radiator hoses were changed. In an earlier repair trip another hose was replaced. Engine now making noises, unclear if related. |
| 142600 mi $4000 |
Engine had overheated and was replaced. The engine had an oil leak and was worked on. Evidently this work was not proper and then the engine overheated. Repeated repairs did not correct the problem. Changing the engine resolved the problem. |
| 166160 mi $3000 |
Engine was noise and some smoke was coming out of the exhaust pipe. The engine had been replaced and evidently the shop did not put in the engine properly. As such the vehicle was taken to another garage where the problem was identified and corrected. The injectors were changed as well as the piston rings changes. |
| 96000 mi US $820 |
Exhaust Flex Pipe, $130 |
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