25 vehicles, 11.3 months per vehicle, 86800 miles driven
Redesigned for this model year. Has required far more repairs than subsequent model years. Multiple reports of excessive oil consumption with the four-cylinder engine.
Kia Sorento vs. GMC Terrain Lemon Odds and Nada Odds
Other sources of Kia Sorento and GMC Terrain reliability data provide only averages, which can conceal as much as they reveal. So we also report the percentage of Kia Sorentos and GMC Terrains with no repairs at all in the past year and the percentage of Kia Sorentos and GMC Terrains 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 Kia Sorento and GMC Terrain lemon odds as the cars age. Others can be over a year behind. Only TrueDelta tells you how reliable the Kia Sorento and GMC Terrain have been recently.
To see how frequently Kia Sorento and GMC Terrain problems occur, check out our car reliability stats.
TrueDelta Reviews the Brand Reputation of the Kia Sorento
Kia Sorento Brand Reputation: Cons
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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
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2011
4dr SUV 276-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD