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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%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 265 repairs.
2011 Kia Sorento body repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (0%)
< $100 (100%)
Chart based on 22 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2011 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV
turbocharged 194hp 2.2L I4 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 58280 mi | change of roof rail console / paint loose lubricate roof cover / can not close |
2011 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV
276-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 44000 mi | Needed new headliner. |
| 7100 mi | Center console squeak |
| 1000 mi | Roof rails damaged by dealer before car was sold. |
| 3000 mi | sunroof needing oiling. |
2011 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV
276-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 2824 mi | roof vibrates when opening it car pulls to the right |
| 23400 mi | The steering wheel leather started to peel. They replaced entire steering wheel. |
| 23800 mi | Driver side inside door handles replaced under warranty for peeling. |
| 27000 mi | The leather wrap on the steering wheel was prematurely wearing and peeling. The entire steering wheel was replaced at no charge and it is now better than new. |
| 2480 mi | Recall had previously replaced wiring harness on mood lighting. Door panels had been removed by not replaced correctly. Vibration in right rear door panel when audio system was playing music with a strong base beat. |
| 1240 mi | Headlights kept fogging up internal to the housing, foam filter removed from vent, this fixed problem. |
2011 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV
175-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 10000 mi | All of the A/C vent controls on the vents themselves came apart and fell into the a/c duct work. The dealer doesn't know why this happened but, it looks to be a manufacturing defect. All four a/c vents had to be replaced in the vehicle. |
| 47700 mi | The steering wheel covering separated from the steel frame resulting in loss of a firm grip and ability to have full control of the steering wheel on all areas of the steering wheel itself. |
| 58000 mi | A/C vents were fix again as the control arm broke off of the vents a second time. |
| 22000 mi | An attachment broke on the drivers seat side panel with seat controls. Dealer ordered new panel last week and installed it in about 10 minutes today. Said it was the 6th or 7th they'd done, mostly on Sedonas. Very good job! |
| 58000 mi | Replaced driver's seat trim panel, the one with the seat controls, for the second time. This part is not engineered strong enough to handle heavy drivers. |
| 30000 mi | driver cloth seat tore apart. dealer said its not under warranty than after haggling relented and agreed to replace cloth. |
2011 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV
175-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 2000 mi | Creaky noise from front center console (around gear shifter). Added a spacer around a fastener under console. Cargo net clip broke under light force during extremely cold weather. Dealer ordered, will install later. |
| 29200 mi | paint defect, body shop fixed |
| 29000 mi | water drain clogged |
| 15500 mi | Beige Seats became noticeable dirty despite cleaning. Shop cover under extended upholstery warranty |
| 64880 mi | Rear Window tape cracked and bubbled |
| 66960 mi | Rear Window tape cracked and bubbled |
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