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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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- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 265 repairs.
2011 Kia Sorento transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (10%)
$100 - $499 (10%)
< $100 (81%)
Chart based on 21 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2011 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV
276-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 44000 mi | Parking pawl (safety recall) |
| 83000 mi US $250 |
Brake Disengage Sensor malfunction. |
| 29000 mi | Shifter system requires replacement |
| 29300 mi | Replaced shifter |
2011 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV
276-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 123000 mi US $650 |
Transmission started shifting hard, then dashboard light came on and wouldn't shift into higher gears Tech replaced temperature sensor, checked trans fluid. Eventually found corrosion on electrical connectors that seemed to be the problem. Connectors cleaned and working find 1 year later. |
| 37560 mi | drive shaft replace |
| 39300 mi | The gear position sensor had malfunctioned causing the car to come out of gear when in reverse and go into neutral. The dealership was able to install a new KIA bracket on the transmission cable to prevent the issue from reoccuring. |
| 7000 mi | Vibration detectable when driving. More noticeable at higher speeds. Shop said they could not feel it, but balanced the tires as "most likely cause". Still detectable. No difference from tire balancing. Will return and drive with tech. |
| 10300 mi | Dealer replaced driveshaft. |
| 6820 mi | March 9th I noticed transmission fluid on driveway. Drove to dealership - close by. Transmission seal at torque converter leading. Ordered replacement unit from USA. Took exceptional length of time to arrive and be installed. NOT HAPPY |
2011 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV
175-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 20500 mi | car towed b/c intermediate transmission output shaft failed two days after I received a recall notice for it |
| 13000 mi | A faulty fitting on the driveshaft had to be replaced. |
| 42000 mi | A small part caused the transmission to lurch when cold. Took a day to get the part. Replacement fixed the lurch. covered under drivetrain warranty. |
| 113925 mi C $700 |
Right front axle boot torn, axle grinding and had excessive play |
| 59700 mi | After experiencing a forward hestitation/lunge between 27ph and 35mph on downshifts over the past few weeks, I took my vehicle to the dealer. I was told that the transmission was defective and they replaced it. After much research it was determined that the left CV joint also needed replacement as the clip was making a crunching noise inside of the unit.Both parts were replaced. |
| 82000 mi US $300 |
the transmission cooler lines had to be replaced as they were leaking coolant. |
| 26000 mi | Problem was caused by faulty mfg heat treatment process on the drive splines that broke. The drive axel half shaft and transmission were both repaired. |
2011 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV
175-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 31700 mi | Clunk and lurch in reverse, engine light on. Dealer unable to replicate, no code in recent history. Dealer reset adaptive driving history. |
| 27900 mi | Shifting weird and bucking, delayed upshift in lower gears, too long to downshift normally. Felt like it had slip after awhile |
2011 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV
175-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 1000 mi | Replaced manual transmission. Started to grind after 125 miles. Not sure what broke, the dealer pulled it out and sent it back to Kia so they could see what broke. |
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