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2011 Kia Sorento
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| Kia Sorento in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2011 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2011 | 1000 | 0 | Engine overheated resulting in coolant overflow. Towed to dealer. In repair for 1 week -found coolant in engine oil. Flushed 3 times, all hoses replaced & new thermostat placed. |
| Nov | 2011 | 3300 | 0 | Went to dealer for routine oil change--tech found anti-freeze in the oil again. They checked head gasket-concluded no problem. Ordered Anti freeze/oil filter and installed.Dealer not sure the problem will reoccur. |
| Nov | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Kia Sorento in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2011 | 23000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2011 | 26000 | 0 | 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. |
| Sep | 2011 | 29000 | 0 | Check engine light on & read, parts ordered for emissions. |
| Kia Sorento in New Mexico, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2010 | 4000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2010 | 5000 | 0 | 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 |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Kia Sorento in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2010 | 2000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2010 | 3000 | 0 | Transmission jolt occured while traveling down the interstate. KIA says this was due to outdated software. They upgraded the software and said no transmission damage occured. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2011 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV
turbocharged 194hp 2.2L I4 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Kia Sorento in Finland | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2011 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2012 | 12400 | 0 | The audio system speaker resonated when playing loud with bass(premium audio). The right back speaker was replaced. Now OK. |
| Dec | 2012 | 24800 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2011 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV
276-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Kia Sorento in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2011 | 2000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2012 | 8000 | 0 | Center console squeak |
| Apr | 2012 | 10000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Kia Sorento in Georgia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2011 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2012 | 21000 | 0 | Difficulty shifting into PARK and out of PARK. Intermittent problem with increasing frequency. Defective part # 938100W000 SWITCH ASSY-STOP LAMP replaced. Also called brake pedal switch to allow shifting when stopped. Warranty @ 21,000 mi. |
| Mar | 2013 | 25000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Kia Sorento in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2010 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2012 | 29000 | 0 | Shifter system requires replacement |
| Aug | 2012 | 29500 | 0 | Replaced shifter |
| Mar | 2013 | 35000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Kia Sorento in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2010 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2012 | 13000 | 0 | Rear left bushing was failing and making clunking sound. Dealer replaced due to safety concerns. |
| Mar | 2013 | 18000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Kia Sorento in Utah, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2012 | 23000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2012 | 36000 | 0 | The ECO chip went out |
| Dec | 2012 | 43000 | 0 | Eco chip was bad, replaced. |
| Kia Sorento in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2011 | 24000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2012 | 39000 | 0 | The sway bars were bad and making noises during car use. They had to be replaced, but were covered under warranty. Took 3 days to get parts. |
| Mar | 2013 | 54000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Kia Sorento in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2011 | 36000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2012 | 39300 | 0 | Light on Shifter housing out. Was disconnected somehow. Also recall on struts...they replaced all struts. |
| Jul | 2012 | 43000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Kia Sorento in Missouri, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2010 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2010 | 6500 | 0 | CEL Code P2422 Evap System Valve stuck closed. Replaced 31430-0W000 Valce- Canister Close. Cleared code. CEL Code P2422 Evap System Valve stuck closed. Used compressed air on a hose, cleared code |
| Jan | 2011 | 8000 | 0 | AC blower not working with remote starter. Dealer stated no problem, it shouldn't. Owner replaced fuses in Remote Start module. |
| Dec | 2012 | 38000 | 0 | Air bag light on. Reset by dealer- came right back on, not fixed Alarm going off on it's own, then stopped arming at all. Remote start quit at same time |
| Feb | 2013 | 41300 | 0 | Air bag light on |
| Mar | 2013 | 43000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Kia Sorento in Washington, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2010 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2010 | 3000 | 0 | sunroof needing oiling. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Kia Sorento in Tennessee, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2011 | 3000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2013 | 33000 | 0 | The push button start has a brake pedal switch that was failing and needed replacement. Intermittent, so opted not to spend money on a repair. |
| Kia Sorento in Arizona, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2010 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2011 | 10000 | 0 | Defective brake interlock switch causes pushbutton start to act intermittent |
| Nov | 2011 | 10000 | 0 | Defective brake interlock switch causes pushbutton start to act intermittent |
| Jun | 2012 | 13000 | 0 | Dead Battery. Replaced by dealer at no cost to me. |
| Mar | 2013 | 17000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Kia Sorento in Arizona, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2011 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2012 | 15000 | 0 | Arizon heat killed the factory battery prior to warranty expiration. |
| Jan | 2013 | 17000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Kia Sorento in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2013 | 18000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2013 | 18000 | 0 | intermittent refuse to start, dealer replaced brake switch |
| Kia Sorento in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2010 | 2000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2010 | 3000 | 0 | Recall to replace accessory ambient lighting wiring harness. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2011 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV
276-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Kia Sorento in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2010 | 7000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2011 | 21000 | 0 | Rear shock replaced. |
| Oct | 2011 | 32000 | 0 | 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. |
| Jan | 2012 | 38000 | 0 | Left front tie bar end and rod also had to be replaced. |
| Dec | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Kia Sorento in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2012 | 12000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2012 | 12000 | 0 | replaced knock sensor replaced both front struts and bearing plates |
| Jun | 2012 | 13000 | 0 | replaced throttle body, then had to flash computer. failed to correct the problem |
| Mar | 2013 | 18000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Kia Sorento in Indiana, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2011 | 17000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2012 | 21000 | 0 | Bad vibration at 70+ mph. |
| Jun | 2012 | 24000 | 0 | Car pulls to the right consistantly |
| Oct | 2012 | 29000 | 0 | Car would not always start. When parking car, shifter sometimes would not allow you to put it in park. Gas door open button does not always unlock the gas door. |
| Kia Sorento in North Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2010 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2012 | 32000 | 0 | Radio/GPS module failed. |
| Mar | 2013 | 39000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Kia Sorento in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2010 | 17000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2011 | 30000 | 0 | Problems with vehicle when returned, cannot discuss. |
| Kia Sorento in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2010 | 0 | roof vibrates when opening it car pulls to the right | |
| Kia Sorento in Nova Scotia, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2010 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2010 | 360 | Replaced windshield due to stone chip that led to crack in windshield | |
| Oct | 2011 | 11160 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Kia Sorento in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2012 | 0 | replace bad brake switch | |
| Jan | 2013 | 24800 | 0 | replace rear camera. could not get it to start, towed, brake switch replaced. |
| Apr | 2013 | 28520 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Kia Sorento in North Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2011 | 28000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2011 | 36000 | 0 | Drivers side rear shock bushing failed. Needed to be replaced under warranty. Made horrible rattling sound. Rear view camera would intermittently go out. Camera was replaced. Brake sensor bad resulting in keyless ignition not working properly. |
| Dec | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Kia Sorento in Colorado, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2010 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2012 | 11000 | 0 | Safety switch preventing putting car in/out of park Also one rear tail light |
| Jan | 2013 | 18000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Kia Sorento in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2011 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2012 | 16000 | 0 | Intermittent starting issue with push button start. Bad break sensor was the problem. |
| Kia Sorento in Connecticut, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2011 | 17000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2012 | 36000 | 0 | dvd wasn't working |
| Mar | 2013 | 47000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Kia Sorento in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2011 | 21000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2012 | 22700 | 0 | Car when cold and shifted into reverse engages immediately. Shifted into D from N/P and foot off brake, takes 1/2-1 second to move forward/engage. When Car is warm, no delay going from N/P to D/R. Dealer said this is normal... |
| Mar | 2013 | 30000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Kia Sorento in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2010 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2011 | 1000 | 0 | Replaced broken sunroof glass. |
| Kia Sorento in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2010 | 4960 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2010 | 6200 | 0 | Slow engine oil leak (4-5 drops/day). Defect in silicon gasket application left too little or bubbled silicon at leak site that eventually broke down. Dealer mechanic re-caulked leak site with new silicon gasket material. No further leak. |
| Dec | 2010 | 9300 | 70 | Slow engine oil leak from September 2010 service reappeared(4-5 drops/day). Suspect defect in silicon gasket application. In for oil change - have to book a separate one day appointment for dealer to trace/fix oil leak problem. |
| Apr | 2011 | 13640 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Kia Sorento in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2010 | 5000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2010 | 7000 | 0 | 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. |
| Feb | 2011 | 10000 | 0 | Dealer replaced driveshaft. |
| Mar | 2013 | 74000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Kia Sorento in West Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2010 | 2000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2011 | 27500 | 0 | The leather wrap on the steering wheel was prematurely wearing and peeling. The entire steering wheel was replaced at no charge and it is now better than new. |
| Oct | 2012 | 65000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Kia Sorento in Rhode Island, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2010 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2011 | 6000 | 0 | Air conditioning drain hose plug causing back fill into passenger compartment. |
| Apr | 2012 | 19000 | 0 | The traffic display on the navagation systems stopped working. Dealer diagnosed and couldn't fix the problem. Car needs to go back in for further diagnostics. |
| Mar | 2013 | 34000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Kia Sorento in Manitoba, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2010 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2010 | 1240 | 0 | Headlights kept fogging up internal to the housing, foam filter removed from vent, this fixed problem. |
| Jun | 2012 | 19220 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Kia Sorento in Alberta, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2010 | 1240 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2010 | 2480 | 0 | Rear wiper motor was defective. Worked intermittantly. Replaced and is now working properly. |
| Mar | 2011 | 6820 | 0 | 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 |
| Jun | 2012 | 24180 | 0 | Sirius Receiver suddenly quit working. All other components of the system - Navigation etc. continued to function. I tried several times to re-activate my Sirius but was finally told it was a problem with unit. Dealer replaced it. Now OK. |
| Mar | 2013 | 34720 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2011 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV
175-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Kia Sorento in Arizona, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2010 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2011 | 13000 | 0 | The satellite radio sometimes switched bands due to a controller malfunction. A faulty fitting on the driveshaft had to be replaced. |
| Kia Sorento in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2010 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2012 | 36000 | 0 | Fuel access door would not open. Needed slight adjustment. |
| Feb | 2013 | 42000 | 0 | brake light switch was erratic which caused difficulties getting in and out of park. |
| Mar | 2013 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Kia Sorento in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2010 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2012 | 15700 | 0 | Engine would not start. Dealer replaced the brake sensor. Rear view camera gives distorted image when very hot. |
| Dec | 2012 | 17000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Kia Sorento in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2010 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2010 | 13000 | 0 | Noisy right front suspension |
| Mar | 2011 | 19000 | 0 | Replaced front struts |
| Oct | 2011 | 24000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Kia Sorento in Idaho, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2011 | 5000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2011 | 6000 | 0 | Engine oil leak. Dripping from filter. I thought it was a filter mount problem. They said engine cover leaking. Repaired. Still leaking. |
| Dec | 2012 | 16000 | 0 | Engine cover still leaking oil when traded. |
| Kia Sorento in Indiana, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2011 | 7000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2012 | 26000 | 0 | Could not put the car in gear. It was found to be a faulty brake switch, preventing the the system from releasing from Park. |
| Mar | 2013 | 31000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Kia Sorento in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2010 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2012 | 34300 | 0 | Push/Start button became inoperative. Switch connected to brake pedal was replaced to fix problem. |
| Jun | 2012 | 42000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Kia Sorento in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2010 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2010 | 5000 | 0 | the wiring harness was replaced after coming loose while driving. It felt like the transmission fell out of the car. Since the repair was done there is no problem with that aspect of the vehicle but, the front struts are still making noise |
| Feb | 2011 | 10000 | 0 | All of the A/C vent controls on the vents themselves came apart and fell into the a/c duct work. The dealer doesn't know why this happened but, it looks to be a manufacturing defect. All four a/c vents had to be replaced in the vehicle. |
| Aug | 2012 | 47500 | 0 | The steering wheel covering separated from the steel frame resulting in loss of a firm grip and ability to have full control of the steering wheel on all areas of the steering wheel itself. |
| Jan | 2013 | 58000 | 0 | The auto power window switch broke and I took it to the dealer for repair. Part were ordered and I am waiting to have the part installed. A/C vents were fix again as the control arm broke off of the vents a second time. |
| Feb | 2013 | 59500 | 0 | 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. oil pan gasket was leaking. The dealer changed the oil pan gasket and oil. The stabilizer bar was making a noise. 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. |
| Mar | 2013 | 61000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Kia Sorento in Nebraska, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2011 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2011 | 5000 | 0 | Transmission would unexpectedly slam in to 4th with a loud bang. Car would have to be restarted to get out of 4th. Dealer updated TCM and PCM (computers). |
| Mar | 2013 | 24000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Kia Sorento in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2011 | 8000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2011 | 22000 | 0 | An attachment broke on the drivers seat side panel with seat controls. Dealer ordered new panel last week and installed it in about 10 minutes today. Said it was the 6th or 7th they'd done, mostly on Sedonas. Very good job! |
| Mar | 2013 | 52000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Kia Sorento in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2011 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2011 | 3000 | 0 | Installed shielding to prevent debris from damaging front springs. |
| Sep | 2012 | 13000 | 0 | Transmission could not be put in park or engine started after stopping in a parking spot. Brake light switch was replaced. |
| Mar | 2013 | 21000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Kia Sorento in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2010 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2010 | 2500 | 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. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Kia Sorento in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2012 | 33000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2012 | 33000 | 0 | When you start driving car start vibrating. |
| Kia Sorento in Oklahoma, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2011 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2012 | 11000 | 0 | Car would not start. Start stop button would not start the car. Was in the shop twice for this problem. Ran tests and tightened some connections. |
2011 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV
175-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Kia Sorento in Missouri, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2012 | 200 | Replaced keyless start brake relay switch | |
| Jan | 2013 | 100 | Replace keyless start brake relay switch | |
| Mar | 2013 | 24000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Kia Sorento in Maine, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2010 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2010 | 4000 | 0 | Made appointment for oil change, tire rotation. Dealer did TSBs including computer reflash, light bulb changeout. Washed car and cleaned interior. No charge for anything. |
| Nov | 2010 | 10500 | 0 | drivers window quit half up, half down. Dealer diagnosed bad regulator, ordered part 1-1/2 weeks ago. Replaced today. |
| Sep | 2012 | 33000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Kia Sorento in Kansas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2010 | 3000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2010 | 3000 | 0 | Head lights where not bright, recall on lights, problem solved Car was pulling to the right, was told not a problem but still pulls right. |
| Jan | 2012 | 15000 | 0 | Brake switch went bad car would not start had to tow to dealership for repair, took about 4 hrs |
| Jan | 2013 | 24300 | 0 | Brake switch went bad again |
| Mar | 2013 | 25000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Kia Sorento in Alaska, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2010 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2010 | 3000 | 0 | replaced all light bulbs on the rear of the car due to some TSB |
| Dec | 2010 | 5000 | 0 | Purge sensor control valve went bad. Ordered new part for replacement to be installed next week under warranty. Purge sensor control valve installed |
| Feb | 2011 | 5000 | 0 | check engine light came on and I was told they had to reset the computer according to a TSB that the manufacturer issued. |
| Mar | 2013 | 16000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Kia Sorento in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2010 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2011 | 2000 | 0 | Creaky noise from front center console (around gear shifter). Added a spacer around a fastener under console. Cargo net clip broke under light force during extremely cold weather. Dealer ordered, will install later. |
| Oct | 2011 | 11000 | 0 | TSB fix on suspension cover paint defect, body shop fixed |
| Kia Sorento in Maryland, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2010 | 3000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2011 | 11000 | 0 | Brake became "spongy." Mechanic diagnosed air in line and bled brakes. OK after that. |
| Oct | 2012 | 29000 | 0 | water drain clogged |
| Kia Sorento in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2011 | 12000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2011 | 12000 | 0 | Bad design in right front strut. Since been redesigned. Old design bangs over rough roads. |
| Sep | 2012 | 23000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Kia Sorento in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2011 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2011 | 2000 | 0 | Update computer. |
| Jun | 2012 | 6000 | 0 | rear brake calipers leak |
| Sep | 2012 | 9000 | 0 | Push start quit working. Had to have car towed to dealer. Brake switch replaced. |
| Mar | 2013 | 14000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Kia Sorento in Washington, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2012 | 9000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2012 | 9000 | 0 | Engine leaking oil, problem seems to be finally identified, waiting to get pieces next week for repair |
| Kia Sorento in Quebec, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2012 | 27900 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2012 | 27900 | 0 | Shifting weird and bucking, delayed upshift in lower gears, too long to downshift normally. Felt like it had slip after awhile |
| Kia Sorento in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2010 | 7440 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2011 | 9920 | 0 | Small oil leak. Dealer repaired under warranty |
| Sep | 2011 | 15500 | 0 | Whining noise caused by abnormal wear on tensioner pulley assembly. Replaced by shop Beige Seats became noticeable dirty despite cleaning. Shop cover under extended upholstery warranty A/C compressor became notably noisy. Sounded like a diesel truck |
| Mar | 2012 | 31000 | 500 | Back break rotors were scored do to wear. Required sanding and shoe replacement |
| Dec | 2012 | 48980 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2011 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV
175-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| Kia Sorento in South Dakota, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2010 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2010 | 0 | Replaced transmission | |
| May | 2010 | 5300 | 20 | The oil pan was leaking. |
| Mar | 2011 | 25000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Kia Sorento in Alberta, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2011 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2012 | 5360 | 0 | Auto lights were staying on constantly during daylight hours. Dealer replaced light sensor to address issue however issue has not been corrected i.e. this work did not solve the problem. |
| Jan | 2013 | 11560 | 0 | Auto Light electrical module replaced. |
| Mar | 2013 | 12400 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Kia Sorento in Nova Scotia, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2012 | 13020 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2012 | 13020 | 60 | Squealing at low speeds. Dealer indicated that brake pad debris was caught in the brakes. Repaired. |
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