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Chart based on 47 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2011 Kia Sorento
Engine not specified
5000 mi
loud banging from passenger front tire area. Told at first all do that. second time in the "mounts" were loose" problem back within 2 days
I had complain about vibrations and jolts when driving in the 0-70 km / h. Replacing the rear shock absorber on the warranty. The problem is not solved. Continued troubleshooting driver
49800 mi
replacement stabilizer bars front left
59210 mi
Replacement of front shock absorber and bearing right and left side
Another rear shock replaced. I blame the lousy stiff shocks on the car. I read that about six months after production started, they switched to softer shocks.
38000 mi
Left front tie bar end and rod also had to be replaced.
46160 mi
While in for normal service late Sept 2013, technician discovered a leak in drivers side front strut. Replaced under warranty. Also fuel filler door would not always open. Replaced under warranty.
Fuel system flushed due to poor mileage.
157000 mi
US $750
L and R sway bar links replaced
50000 mi
US $850
Front Strut leaking oil all over. Did not take to dealership as they'd only replace one & these should be replaced in pairs.
120254 mi
US $161
Right front ball joint worn
replaced ball joint
109000 mi
US $803
Rear wheel bearings on both sides needed replacing
36000 mi
Drivers side rear shock bushing failed. Needed to be replaced under warranty. Made horrible rattling sound.
35000 mi
US $150
I went to an alignment shop after the front drivers tire showed uneven wear. The front tire camber was considerably off on both sides. There is no adjustment for camber on the Sorento. I was advised to buy a camber bolt kit. All great now
Front, lower ball joints were worn and had excessive play.
128000 mi
US $150
Top strut mount was becoming very noisy, clunking on bumps and bearing starting to make noise when turning the wheel.
49000 mi
US $300
R&R stabilizer links
78000 mi
US $900
Both front ball joints worn out and replaced one control arm that was worn.
58000 mi
US $440
Many of the lights on the dash lit up, suggesting ABS, brake, ESC and DBC problems. Problem repaired by replacing rear hub assembly. Dealer wanted $600, my local shop did it for $440.
3000 mi
Installed shielding to prevent debris from damaging front springs.
59700 mi
The stabilizer bar was making a noise.
3000 mi
US $10
Inspect suspension for cause of knock, thump, on bumps. Dealer can't duplicate problem even though I am telling them the dust covers on shocks are floating on bumps and hitting top housing. Inspect suspension for cause of knock, thump, on bumps. Dealer can't duplicate problem even though I am telling them the dust covers on shocks are floating on bumps and hitting top housing.
13000 mi
Noisy right front suspension
19000 mi
Replaced front struts
79000 mi
US $100
Had to have a break kit put on it and struts replaced leaking right side had both replaced. Under warranty.
46000 mi
US $300
ball joints were replaced
48980 mi
Replaced Front Bushings as they were cracked
71920 mi
C $450
replaced drivers-side ball joint
84940 mi
C $80
Rattle in passenger side front. Was worn away at connector. Was replaced, all good now.
96720 mi
C $775
Front strut bearings were rough and binding. Replaced. Front CV boots were cracked and leaking grease. Replaced boots.
109120 mi
C $1300
Steering whining noise detected, was leaking steering fluid. Determined it was a leak in the steering rack. Replaced rack with KIA OEM part (was actually cheaper than non-OEM option) and did front end wheel alignment.
112840 mi
C $560
banging in front passenger side when hitting bumps. Replaced front passenger side strut, mount and wheel bearing
167400 mi
C $2300
replaced 2 wheel bearings. also replaced worn back brake pads
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