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Kia Sorento repairs by problem area
Engine (26%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (10%)
Brakes and Traction Control (7%)
Suspension and Steering (13%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (29%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (9%)
Other (6%)
Select a problem area
- 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 1094 repairs.
Kia Sorento brake repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (3%)
$500 - $999 (13%)
$100 - $499 (29%)
< $100 (56%)
Chart based on 70 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2020 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV
290-horsepower 3.3L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 25000 mi | Rotor damaged unusually quick |
2016 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV
290-horsepower 3.3L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 12789 mi | Electronic Parking Brake would not disengage and release vehicle. Had vehicle towed to dealer. Dealer could not replicate problem, so picked it up the next day. No charges Problem has not re-occurred |
2016 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV
290-horsepower 3.3L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 56000 mi US $250 |
Squirrels had chewed through cables for both front wheel speed sensors while car was parked at work! Not Kia's fault! |
2016 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV
185-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 3938 mi | Parking brake was not holding. They adjusted parking brake so that it would hold. |
2015 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV
290-horsepower 3.3L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 13000 mi | Shift interlock failure |
2015 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV
191-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 81000 mi | Clunking noise. Loose part in brakes |
2014 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV
290-horsepower 3.3L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 32000 mi | Sorento emergency brake has not been properly holding vehicle in place when applied causing vehicle to creep backward and depend on transmission loading to keep car from moving. |
| 35000 mi | Parking brake does not hold vehicle in place as it is designed to when on a slope- vehicle still rolls slightly, putting a load on internal transmission parts, after application of brake. On going issue. Even after describing when symptoms occur clearly on work order, mechanic only checks vehicle when level/flat and therefore states nothing is wrong and that E-Brake is working properly. Owner had to get in car with mechanic to prove to him the problem. They claim adjustment made but symptoms still occur. Dealership states there is no more adjustment and will not replace the necessary e-brake parts/hardware to fix issue. If it isn't broke, won't fix it mentality/coverage. |
| 10000 mi | Left for a vacation road trip when the 4 Wheel, ABS & Traction Control warning lights came on. Stopped at nearest dealer. They checked system and indicated that they found loose wires. Left dealer and within 30 minutes lights came back on Stopped at another dealer. They indicated that it would take a day or so to diagnose beyond what the first dealer did. They said vehicle was drivable, but the safety features wouldn't work. Being summer, risk was low, so we continued. |
| 10800 mi | This is related to the July trip. Upon returning home, took car to local dealer. They had it for 2 days and said they totally cleaned the systems and re-set codes Same problem as the July trip and earlier August report. This time dealer was able to re-create and indicated they found a bad wheel speed sensor. |
| 19000 mi | Similar to issue last year. On extended trip ABS, Stability Control & All Wheel Drive malfunctions while cruising at highway speeds. |
| 86180 mi | Sensor blown, have 'warning lights' for all systems yellow Only work done was diagnostic was informed the 100.00 I will have to pay was because I was not sold an extended warrently, but a bolt on, with a different company Still have to return for the repair |
2014 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV
191-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 10000 mi | When cold and for the first few stops, it would act like the brake booster was not working. Even moving at idle vehicle was hard to stop and could not be stopped quickly. After 2 to 5 stops, it would work normal again. |
| 82000 mi US $600 |
Rear brake caliper froze. Replaced both rear brake calipers, pads and rotors. |
| 99000 mi | Rear caliper stuck again. Shop repaired at no cost, was replaced with new calipers last summer. |
| 149000 mi US $120 |
Replaced all brake pads and one set of caliper pins. |
2014 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV
| 22000 mi US $51 |
Changed brake pads |
2013 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV
276-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 40600 mi | Warranty repair faulty wheel speed sensor per service bulletin. |
| 54000 mi US $50 |
brake disk and pad replacement |
2013 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV
276-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 77041 mi US $106 |
Rotors started to shimmy the car. - Bought rotors with 2 year warranty from auto store. Kia took the warranty to the store and installed the rotors. |
| 145000 mi US $858 |
front rotors needed replaced, rear rotors resurfaced, all pads replaced |
2013 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV
191-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 25000 mi | Brake fluid failed test, needed to flush the fluid. |
2012 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV
276-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 143000 mi US $750 |
ABS lights were on. Was told moisture had damaged the original ones and had to replace in order for them to work properly. |
2012 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV
175-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 107000 mi | Replaced all brake pads and flushed brake lines. |
2011 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV
276-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 79000 mi US $200 |
Replaced old worn out front disc brakepads |
| 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. |
2011 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV
276-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 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 |
| 19840 mi | replace bad brake switch |
2011 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV
175-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 71920 mi C $450 |
rear brake pads and calipers replaced |
| 113925 mi C $700 |
replaced rear brake pads and rotors |
| 34000 mi | Shift lock located in the center console by the gear shift was starting to make an audible clicking noise. |
| 77000 mi | replaced brakes |
| 83000 mi US $325 |
Replace rotors, pads and caliper boots Replace parking brake cable |
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. |
| 120000 mi US $30 |
Sticky caliper. Replaced pads and unstuck caliper. |
| 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. |
2008 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV
262-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 109000 mi | ABS/ESC lamp on. Possibly occurred after running into deep pothole in highway |
2008 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV
242-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 75500 mi US $580 |
Replaced brake master cylinder. |
| 88000 mi US $300 |
Rotors & pads front |
2007.5 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV
262-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 63860 mi A $250 |
Abs controller replacement. Light on Mechanic cannot clear ABS light and now check engine light on again. Will try another mechanic |
2007 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV
turbocharged 168hp 2.5L I4 Diesel 5-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 77000 mi £1000 |
ABS light came on. Abs module ordered and replaced. |
2007 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV
262-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 42000 mi US $150 |
Replaced rotors that were warped with new slotted and drilled rotors that hopefully won't warp. |
| 96000 mi US $375 |
ABS/ESC light came on. Had to replace rear wheel sensor |
| 99400 mi US $570 |
Master cylinder had to be replaced. Brakes failed without warning or any warning lights ever coming on. |
| 62000 mi | 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. |
| 130200 mi | Soft pedal, pushes halfway to floor before linear braking. |
2007 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV
262-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 6240 mi | Brake light switch stopped working. New one installed |
| 49000 mi | The ABS and ESC lights came on. The dealer determined that the right front wheel speed sensor is bad. They ordered the part and Ill have to go back to get it installed. Right front wheel speed sensor was replaced |
| 14000 mi | Rotor repair-cost covered by warranty |
| 30000 mi | Corrosion on ESC connectors that caused engine light and ESC OFF lights to come on, and a total loss of power. Dealer cleaned connectors. Appears to be successfully repaired. |
| 32000 mi | Repeat of ESC problem from June. TPS sensor replaced this time. Not resolved, happened again a week later. Not taken back yet. |
| 34000 mi | Repeat of ESC problem, 3rd trip to dealer in 2 months. Vehicle left me sitting at stop light, dealer had to come get me. Sensor in gas pedal replaced this time. So far no repeats of problem. They drove vehicle to shop. No other issues |
| 52100 mi US $50 |
Replaced brake pedal sensor |
2006 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV
turbocharged 138hp 2.5L I4 Diesel 5-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 91300 mi £250 |
Replaced four discs, all badly worn & scored, front drivers side also badly warped. All Pads replaced. Hand Brake compensator seized, stripped, greased & rebuilt. |
2006 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV
turbocharged 138hp 2.5L I4 Diesel 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 63000 mi £450 |
Noticed rear left (NSR) wheel smoking after a journey where dealer cleaned out and lubricated handbrake linkage to NSR disc was told ok. Next day wheel still smoking dealer replaced brake calliper. |
2005.5 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV
turbocharged 138hp 2.5L I4 Diesel 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 102920 mi R 500 |
New front brake pads fitted. |
| 68000 mi | Rear Calipers not always releasing properly causing dragging and overheating. Callipers replaced. 1 Front Caliper uneven in operation - both replaced. Rear Disks replaced because of corrosion of pad faces to below MoT area limit. |
| 68600 mi £90 |
Rear Brake Calipers binding intermittently after replacement with high brake pedal. NFF found by dealer. Jury still out. |
2005 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV
turbocharged 138hp 2.5L I4 Diesel 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 66800 mi $100 |
Braking at 100kph above has a feeling of chopping.We found that right rear brake does not have fluid in line. Replaced brake proportioning valve. |
| 74400 mi R 310 |
Disc rotors warped, skimmed front and rear rotors and replaced disk pads. Second time this has been necccessary, same repair done at around 80,000 kms. |
2005 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV
192-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 101500 mi US $350 |
rear brake lines blew a hole |
| 105000 mi US $1528 |
new e-brake shoes, cable replacement |
2005 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV
192-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 97120 mi C $32 |
Parking brake lever on rear axle was seized, causing only one (right side) set of shoes to engage; I removed the manual lever and cleaned it of rust and debris, lubed it and placed it back on. |
2004 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV
192-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 90520 mi C $350 |
rusted brake lines |
2003.5 Kia Sorento
Engine not specified
| 119000 mi £75 |
Handbrake cable snapped, was not cheap for the link cable either! |
2003 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV
192-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic AWD w/low range
| 91760 mi C $500 |
Brake lines replaced due to corrosion discovered during annual MVI. |
2003 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV
192-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 225000 mi US $190 |
Front brake pads were bad. |
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