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Hyundai Santa Fe and Kia Sorento Lemon Odds and Nada Odds for the Year Ending June 30, 2018

An asterisk (*) marks results based on small sample sizes.

Year Make/Model Nada Odds per 100 Cars Lemon Odds per 100 Cars    
46 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 17100 miles driven2017 Hyundai Santa Fe
[?] see reported repairs
  46 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 17100 miles driven
41 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 30500 miles driven

Redesigned for this model year. Glitchy. Generally minor issues.
2016
Kia Sorento
[?] see reported repairs
  41 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 30500 miles driven

Redesigned for this model year. Glitchy. Generally minor issues.
27 vehicles, 11.9 months per vehicle, 64300 miles driven

Redesigned for this model year. Most of the sample is Santa Fe Sports.
2013
Hyundai Santa Fe Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  27 vehicles, 11.9 months per vehicle, 64300 miles driven

Redesigned for this model year. Most of the sample is Santa Fe Sports.
28 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 86900 miles driven

Redesigned for this model year.
2011
Kia Sorento Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  28 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 86900 miles driven

Redesigned for this model year.

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Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Kia Sorento Lemon Odds and Nada Odds

Other sources of Hyundai Santa Fe and Kia Sorento reliability data provide only averages, which can conceal as much as they reveal. So we also report the percentage of Hyundai Santa Fes and Kia Sorentos with no repairs at all in the past year and the percentage of Hyundai Santa Fes 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 Hyundai Santa Fe and Kia Sorento lemon odds as the cars age. Others can be over a year behind. Only TrueDelta tells you how reliable the Hyundai Santa Fe and Kia Sorento have been recently.

To see how frequently Hyundai Santa Fe and Kia Sorento problems occur, check out our car reliability stats.

What Our Members Are Saying about the Brand Reputation of the Hyundai Santa Fe

Hyundai Santa Fe Brand Reputation: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2013 4dr SUV 290-horsepower 3.3L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
This vehicle is another example of how and why Hyundai is progressively grabbing more of the market share of vehicles out there. If I had enough room in my driveway I would have purchases this vehicle; even though I'm not a fan of CUV's or SUV's; I was really that impressed with it...and of course, with the mile I had, as well as others put on it, they would have to sell it USED!!! see full Hyundai Santa Fe review
2012 4dr SUV turbocharged 194hp 2.2L I4 Diesel
6-speed manual AWD
I don't give a damn how it looks so long as it goes, and it goes reasonably quietly, The audio is 'quite good'- I've been told by a friend - shame really as I've probably used it a dozen or so times. The cruise control is superb for the hundreds of miles of UK 50 mph motorway limits. see full Hyundai Santa Fe review
2007 4dr SUV turbocharged 148hp 2.2L I4 Diesel
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
I still have my old 2002 Hyundai Accent. Never had any big problems with it. see full Hyundai Santa Fe review
2007 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 2.7L V6
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
2nd Hyunday had great luck with first. see full Hyundai Santa Fe review
2007 4dr SUV 242-horsepower 3.3L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
I previously owned a Hyundai. I donated it to our chuch after driving it for 114,000 miles. It got some very minor repairs and ran for another 50,000 that I know of. It may still be on the road. see full Hyundai Santa Fe review
2005 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
I also own a 2004 Sonata and was impressed with its reliability. see full Hyundai Santa Fe review
Hyundai Santa Fe Brand Reputation: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2013 4dr SUV 290-horsepower 3.3L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
There is nothing I DON'T like about this vehicle. What I least like is how people still have a stigma about the Hyundai brand when they've never taken the time to test drive one. Hyundai's have the best customer satisfaction as well as repeat customer "index" of all the brands out there and for good reason. see full Hyundai Santa Fe review
2010 4dr SUV 175-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
DON'T BELIEVE they are different - a STARTER failing at 62000 miles - a JOKE. The PRICE for a Starter at the Hyundai dealer - a JOKE. see full Hyundai Santa Fe review
2008 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 2.7L V6
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Quick depreciation; still known as a "Korean" company that is behind Japan, Europe and USA in quality though reputation and word of mouth improving in past few years and part of the reasons why I purchased the Santa Fe see full Hyundai Santa Fe review
 

TrueDelta Reviews the Brand Reputation of the Kia Sorento

Kia Sorento Brand Reputation: Cons
YearComment
2003 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. see full Kia Sorento review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Brand Reputation of the Kia Sorento

Kia Sorento Brand Reputation: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr SUV 276-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
in the past, not known to be good brand and still new to car industry. see full Kia Sorento review
2011 4dr SUV 175-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Unsure about long term reliability and overall build quality see full Kia Sorento review
2003 4dr SUV 192-horsepower 3.5L V6
4-speed automatic AWD w/low range
Poor brand reputation - cheap car image see full Kia Sorento review