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2013 Kia Sorento repairs by problem area
Engine (16%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (2%)
Brakes and Traction Control (8%)
Suspension and Steering (13%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (33%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (19%)
Other (10%)
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 63 repairs.
2013 Kia Sorento electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (10%)
$100 - $499 (10%)
< $100 (80%)
Chart based on 20 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2013 Kia Sorento
Engine not specified
| 14000 mi US $32 |
Airconditioner line freezes up after 2-3 hours travel. Have to stop/turn off for 30 minutes or so, then back on, then off. Terrible in Southern heat! |
2013 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV
276-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 100000 mi US $70 |
Heated seat system replaced - problem with wiring grid caused driver side heat to not function. |
2013 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV
276-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 7500 mi | Car in shop again. Car will not turn off with keyless ignition;interior lights, NAV, idiot light stays on. Had to lock car with manual key not fob. Dealer says ront panel needs to be removed for wiring problem. First time dealer glued wires. |
| 87000 mi US $800 |
Dealer left connections unhooked after replacing alternator in December. Broke one of the connections off during alternator repair. Created leak in ac system during alternator repair. Required new wire harness, evac and recharge with dye. |
| 38000 mi | Blower motor for third row seating A/C began making a very obvious squeaking/clicking noise. Parts were ordered under warranty. Third row blower squeaking / clicking. This trip was to replace the ordered part. |
| 93500 mi US $700 |
AC would intermittently blow warm, driver side ac would blow warm when rest of the car was blowing cool. After being investigated it was found that: 1) One of the AC system hoses was leaking so system need to be recharged after the hose was replaced 2) the evap temp sensor needed to be replaced. Also performed were a couple outstanding Service Bulletins. |
| 105000 mi US $20 |
The Driverside tail light has failed repeatedly on my Sorento, this is at least the 6th replacement. As I had it into the shop for other routine maintenance I asked that they also replace the lightbulb and take a look at the socket. Apparently Sorentos are notorious for this particular problem, they looked made an adjustment and now it's a waiting game to see how long the bulb lasts. |
| 22700 mi US $200 |
Battery died, possibly due to failed alternator. Bad alternator discovered after dead battery was replaced. |
2013 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV
191-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 30100 mi | Replaced malfunctioning backup camera |
| 20000 mi | Back up camera won't shut off in drive. Bluetooth not working properly. Radio being replaced to correct problems. Cruise control not working and power supply outlets cut power off on occasion to my garmin. I will have to bring car back. |
| 31000 mi | Cruise control turns on but doesnt set speed. Problem since owned car just wasnt a priority to fix. Having done with another repair. |
| 34000 mi | Cruise control fixed. |
| 69200 mi US $125 |
battery kept dying. have been told by several people it is unusual for a battery to go bad so early. |
| 94300 mi | The CD player and the USB port have stopped working. The lifts for my trunk no longer hold the truck door up either and my tail lights seem to go out more frequently they should also. |
| 110000 mi US $70 |
Wire harness for head lamp melted. |
| 15100 mi US $36 |
AC drain plug due caused water back up in passenger front rug area |
2013 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV
191-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 46000 mi | Replaced worn battery |
| 25000 mi | Audio system freezes on occasion |
2013 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV
175-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 29300 mi | AC would freeze up and not work again till thawed, part malfunction, had to order part took 25 days, then kept another 11 days for repair |
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