2011 Kia Sorento Kia Sorento 2011

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2011 Kia Sorento repairs by problem area

Engine (18%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)

Brakes and Traction Control (7%)

Suspension and Steering (18%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (31%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (9%)

Other (8%)

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2011 Kia Sorento brake repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (11%)

$100 - $499 (33%)

< $100 (56%)

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2011 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV

276-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

55700 mi Everytime we stepped on the brake, it made a clicking sound under the shifter. We asked to have this fixed. We also asked to have the recall notice issue taken care of as well. 
79000 mi

US $200
Replaced old worn out front disc brakepads 

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2011 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV

276-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

19840 mi replace bad brake switch 
58900 mi

C $441
All rear brake parts were replaced. 
59000 mi

US $315
Tech noticed rear pads at 3mm rotors cut and pads replaced 
78000 mi ABS warning light came on while driving. Brought it in to be diagnosed. Dealer said that one wheel sensor was bad and the other was intermittent, but didn't have the parts in stock to repair, so no actual part replacement was done. After I got the car back, warning light went out and hasn't come back on since. 
111000 mi

US $330
Front pads too thin Pads replaced 
115000 mi

US $330
Rear pads thin pads replaced 

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2011 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV

175-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

83000 mi

US $325
Replace rotors, pads and caliper boots Replace parking brake cable 
77000 mi replaced brakes 
34000 mi Shift lock located in the center console by the gear shift was starting to make an audible clicking noise. 
71920 mi

C $450
rear brake pads and calipers replaced 
113925 mi

C $700
replaced rear brake pads and rotors 

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2011 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV

175-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

70700 mi

US $550
Wheel speed sensor failed, but there was conflicting evidence of cause; local shop took care of problem. It was pricey, but I don't think dealer would have been better, probably worse. This caused multiple warning lights. 
14000 mi Brake switch went bad again 
6000 mi rear brake calipers leak 
11000 mi Brake became "spongy." Mechanic diagnosed air in line and bled brakes. OK after that. 
120000 mi

US $30
Sticky caliper. Replaced pads and unstuck caliper. 

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