38 vehicles, 11.8 months per vehicle, 66100 miles driven
Includes some 2012s. Most of the reported problems are minor: wind noise, creaks, rattles. But also a few drive unit and battery pack replacements. Owners report outstanding service quality.
Tesla Model S vs. Kia Sorento Lemon Odds and Nada Odds
Other sources of Tesla Model S and Kia Sorento reliability data provide only averages, which can conceal as much as they reveal. So we also report the percentage of Tesla Model Ss and Kia Sorentos with no repairs at all in the past year and the percentage of Tesla Model Ss and Kia Sorentos that are lemons (required three or more repair trips in the past year). These figures might surprise you.
These stats are promptly updated four times a year, to closely track Tesla Model S and Kia Sorento lemon odds as the cars age. Others can be over a year behind. Only TrueDelta tells you how reliable the Tesla Model S and Kia Sorento have been recently.
To see how frequently Tesla Model S and Kia Sorento problems occur, check out our car reliability stats.
What Our Members Are Saying about the Brand Reputation of the Tesla Model S
None of our members have yet commented on the brand reputation of the Tesla Model S.
TrueDelta Reviews the Brand Reputation of the Kia Sorento
Kia Sorento Brand Reputation: Cons
Year
Comment
The number one reason most people seem to have for not buying a Kia is that it's a Kia. As noted in the introduction, negative brand perceptions linger.
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Brand Reputation of the Kia Sorento
Kia Sorento Brand Reputation: Cons
Year
Body/Powertrain
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2011
4dr SUV 276-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD