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%)

Chart based on 265 repairs.
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2011 Kia Sorento other repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (17%)

< $100 (83%)

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Chart based on 18 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

1000 mi Replaced broken sunroof glass. 

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2011 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV

turbocharged 194hp 2.2L I4 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

58280 mi Replace door hinge for driver's door because of a gap change the driver's seat underrun cause of the gap when break/gas 

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2011 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV

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

44000 mi New seat latch. 
111000 mi Driver's door would not open from the outside. 
38500 mi Middle driver side seat belt ripped I have had a car seat secured in that seat since we bought the vehicle 01/2011 with 3000miles on it. One saturday I go to take my daughter's seat out and find the belt is ripped 2/3 of the way through. 
63000 mi

US $305
Window regulator failed and needed to be replaced. 
10300 mi Defective brake interlock switch causes pushbutton start to act intermittent 

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2011 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV

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

992 mi

C $360
Replaced windshield due to stone chip that led to crack in windshield 
29000 mi Gas door open button does not always unlock the gas door. 
29000 mi Car was traded in with gas door still sticking. Also had a right pull problem they could not fix. 
48360 mi Drivers side rear door would not open from outside. Replacement parts ordered by dealer but not sufficient to fix problem. Had to return a second day to have repairs completed. 
55800 mi Drivers exterior door handle failed to function. New mechanism ordered and installed. This is the second occasion where an exterior door handle failed. Previously on the drivers side rear door. 
30000 mi Problems with vehicle when returned, cannot discuss. 

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2011 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV

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

67000 mi

US $84
Driver's side rear door lock would not unlock the exterior handle. Interior handle functioned fine to open door. 
33000 mi When you start driving car start vibrating. 
36000 mi Fuel access door would not open. Needed slight adjustment. 
22000 mi Door for the gas cap would not open. They added a part. Works fine now. Also had a recall on drivers window. Fixed that also. 

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2011 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV

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

18000 mi windshield wiper on the back hatch was making a loud noise when turned on. 
74200 mi

US $115
Valve stem broke and had to be replaced. Since it doubles as a tire pressure sensor and has to be programmed after installation, it's a little pricey. 

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