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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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Chart based on 265 repairs.
2011 Kia Sorento suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (6%)
$500 - $999 (15%)
$100 - $499 (23%)
< $100 (55%)
Chart based on 47 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
| 5000 mi | 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 |
2011 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV
turbocharged 194hp 2.2L I4 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 41200 mi | I had complain about vibrations and jolts when driving in the 0-70 km / h. Replacing the rear shock absorber on the warranty. The problem is not solved. Continued troubleshooting driver |
| 49800 mi | replacement stabilizer bars front left |
| 59210 mi | Replacement of front shock absorber and bearing right and left side |
2011 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV
276-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 39000 mi | 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. |
| 13000 mi | Rear left bushing was failing and making clunking sound. Dealer replaced due to safety concerns. |
| 65000 mi US $1400 |
Replace front strut assemblies and replace rear shocks |
2011 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV
276-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 89900 mi C $324 |
Ball Joint left front lower |
| 12000 mi | replaced both front struts and bearing plates |
| 21000 mi | Bad vibration at 70+ mph. |
| 24000 mi | Car pulls to the right consistantly |
| 21000 mi | Rear shock replaced. |
| 31300 mi | 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. |
| 38000 mi | Left front tie bar end and rod also had to be replaced. |
| 46160 mi | While in for normal service late Sept 2013, technician discovered a leak in drivers side front strut. Replaced under warranty. Also fuel filler door would not always open. Replaced under warranty. Fuel system flushed due to poor mileage. |
| 157000 mi US $750 |
L and R sway bar links replaced |
| 50000 mi US $850 |
Front Strut leaking oil all over. Did not take to dealership as they'd only replace one & these should be replaced in pairs. |
| 120254 mi US $161 |
Right front ball joint worn replaced ball joint |
| 109000 mi US $803 |
Rear wheel bearings on both sides needed replacing |
| 36000 mi | Drivers side rear shock bushing failed. Needed to be replaced under warranty. Made horrible rattling sound. |
| 35000 mi US $150 |
I went to an alignment shop after the front drivers tire showed uneven wear. The front tire camber was considerably off on both sides. There is no adjustment for camber on the Sorento. I was advised to buy a camber bolt kit. All great now |
2011 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV
175-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 41700 mi US $35 |
Front, lower ball joints were worn and had excessive play. |
| 128000 mi US $150 |
Top strut mount was becoming very noisy, clunking on bumps and bearing starting to make noise when turning the wheel. |
| 49000 mi US $300 |
R&R stabilizer links |
| 78000 mi US $900 |
Both front ball joints worn out and replaced one control arm that was worn. |
| 58000 mi US $440 |
Many of the lights on the dash lit up, suggesting ABS, brake, ESC and DBC problems. Problem repaired by replacing rear hub assembly. Dealer wanted $600, my local shop did it for $440. |
| 3000 mi | Installed shielding to prevent debris from damaging front springs. |
| 59700 mi | The stabilizer bar was making a noise. |
| 3000 mi US $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. 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. |
| 13000 mi | Noisy right front suspension |
| 19000 mi | Replaced front struts |
| 79000 mi US $100 |
Had to have a break kit put on it and struts replaced leaking right side had both replaced. Under warranty. |
| 46000 mi US $300 |
ball joints were replaced |
| 48980 mi | Replaced Front Bushings as they were cracked |
| 71920 mi C $450 |
replaced drivers-side ball joint |
| 84940 mi C $80 |
Rattle in passenger side front. Was worn away at connector. Was replaced, all good now. |
| 96720 mi C $775 |
Front strut bearings were rough and binding. Replaced. Front CV boots were cracked and leaking grease. Replaced boots. |
| 109120 mi C $1300 |
Steering whining noise detected, was leaking steering fluid. Determined it was a leak in the steering rack. Replaced rack with KIA OEM part (was actually cheaper than non-OEM option) and did front end wheel alignment. |
| 112840 mi C $560 |
banging in front passenger side when hitting bumps. Replaced front passenger side strut, mount and wheel bearing |
| 167400 mi C $2300 |
replaced 2 wheel bearings. also replaced worn back brake pads |
2011 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV
175-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 12000 mi | Bad design in right front strut. Since been redesigned. Old design bangs over rough roads. |
| 29200 mi | TSB fix on suspension cover |
| 96000 mi US $200 |
Changed shocks, could hear that one had failed. |
| 58280 mi | Strut Bearing Rotted and Rusted by fatigue. Replaced Stut Bearings |
| 3000 mi | Car was pulling to the right, was told not a problem but still pulls right. |
2011 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV
| 147000 mi US $400 |
Replacement of both lower front ball joints. |
| 154000 mi US $950 |
Replaced both struts |
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