2007 Kia Sorento Kia Sorento 2007

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2007 Kia Sorento repairs by problem area

Engine (20%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (14%)

Brakes and Traction Control (22%)

Suspension and Steering (23%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (16%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)

Other (5%)

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2007 Kia Sorento brake repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (8%)

$500 - $999 (8%)

$100 - $499 (15%)

< $100 (69%)

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Chart based on 13 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2007 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV

turbocharged 168hp 2.5L I4 Diesel 5-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range

77000 mi

£1000
ABS light came on. Abs module ordered and replaced. 

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2007 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV

262-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD

62000 mi Took in for check engine, ABS, and ESC lights. KIA has 10/100,000 miles powertrain warranty, and 5/60,000 everything else. Dealer said vehicle speed sensor and clockspring needs replacing, and neither is covered, Will do owner repair. 
130200 mi Soft pedal, pushes halfway to floor before linear braking. 
42000 mi

US $150
Replaced rotors that were warped with new slotted and drilled rotors that hopefully won't warp. 
96000 mi

US $375
ABS/ESC light came on. Had to replace rear wheel sensor 
99400 mi

US $570
Master cylinder had to be replaced. Brakes failed without warning or any warning lights ever coming on. 

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2007 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV

262-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

52100 mi

US $50
Replaced brake pedal sensor 
6240 mi Brake light switch stopped working. New one installed 
49000 mi The ABS and ESC lights came on. The dealer determined that the right front wheel speed sensor is bad. They ordered the part and Ill have to go back to get it installed. Right front wheel speed sensor was replaced 
14000 mi Rotor repair-cost covered by warranty 
30000 mi Corrosion on ESC connectors that caused engine light and ESC OFF lights to come on, and a total loss of power. Dealer cleaned connectors. Appears to be successfully repaired. 
32000 mi Repeat of ESC problem from June. TPS sensor replaced this time. Not resolved, happened again a week later. Not taken back yet. 
34000 mi Repeat of ESC problem, 3rd trip to dealer in 2 months. Vehicle left me sitting at stop light, dealer had to come get me. Sensor in gas pedal replaced this time. So far no repeats of problem. They drove vehicle to shop. No other issues 

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2007 Kia Sorento Brake Problems

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