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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%)
Chart based on 265 repairs.
2011 Kia Sorento other repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (17%)
< $100 (83%)
Chart based on 18 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2011 Kia Sorento
Engine not specified
| 1000 mi | Replaced broken sunroof glass. |
2011 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV
turbocharged 194hp 2.2L I4 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 58280 mi | Replace door hinge for driver's door because of a gap change the driver's seat underrun cause of the gap when break/gas |
2011 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV
276-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 44000 mi | New seat latch. |
| 111000 mi | Driver's door would not open from the outside. |
| 38500 mi | Middle driver side seat belt ripped I have had a car seat secured in that seat since we bought the vehicle 01/2011 with 3000miles on it. One saturday I go to take my daughter's seat out and find the belt is ripped 2/3 of the way through. |
| 63000 mi US $305 |
Window regulator failed and needed to be replaced. |
| 10300 mi | Defective brake interlock switch causes pushbutton start to act intermittent |
2011 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV
276-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 992 mi C $360 |
Replaced windshield due to stone chip that led to crack in windshield |
| 29000 mi | Gas door open button does not always unlock the gas door. |
| 29000 mi | Car was traded in with gas door still sticking. Also had a right pull problem they could not fix. |
| 48360 mi | Drivers side rear door would not open from outside. Replacement parts ordered by dealer but not sufficient to fix problem. Had to return a second day to have repairs completed. |
| 55800 mi | Drivers exterior door handle failed to function. New mechanism ordered and installed. This is the second occasion where an exterior door handle failed. Previously on the drivers side rear door. |
| 30000 mi | Problems with vehicle when returned, cannot discuss. |
2011 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV
175-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 67000 mi US $84 |
Driver's side rear door lock would not unlock the exterior handle. Interior handle functioned fine to open door. |
| 33000 mi | When you start driving car start vibrating. |
| 36000 mi | Fuel access door would not open. Needed slight adjustment. |
| 22000 mi | Door for the gas cap would not open. They added a part. Works fine now. Also had a recall on drivers window. Fixed that also. |
2011 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV
175-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 18000 mi | windshield wiper on the back hatch was making a loud noise when turned on. |
| 74200 mi US $115 |
Valve stem broke and had to be replaced. Since it doubles as a tire pressure sensor and has to be programmed after installation, it's a little pricey. |
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