2013 Kia Sorento Kia Sorento 2013

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2013 Kia Sorento repairs by problem area

Engine (16%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (2%)

Brakes and Traction Control (8%)

Suspension and Steering (13%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (33%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (19%)

Other (10%)

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2013 Kia Sorento body repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (17%)

< $100 (83%)

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Chart based on 12 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2013 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV

276-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

19000 mi Driver side mirror cracked spontaneously. 
38000 mi Steering wheel started peeling, parts were ordered as they don't normally stock steering wheels. Steering wheel was peeling. This trip was to have the replacement wheel installed. 
107000 mi

US $198
Rear passenger door [handle] broke/snapped off while being opened, needed to be replaced. A few parts were replaced though the handle itself was able to be reused, it was the only piece (saved $112 off the repair bill!) as Kia had redesigned the assembly since my Sorento was manufactured. 
145000 mi Lift gate, interior handle broke off on one side. Still functional but feels loose. 
10400 mi Trim around panoramic sunroof degraded and tore away. Was concerned that water might start leaking in. Entire sunroof was replaced as trim was not available separately. 
10200 mi

US $200
Water leaking through sunroof which was previously replaced by another dealership under warranty. 
17000 mi replaced faulty sunroof switch 
16000 mi Drivers seat cover needed replacing. 

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2013 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV

191-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

31000 mi The lever to the 2nd row passenger seat broke off after being forced because it wouldn't move. Still waiting for part. Possible cause is going to need repair but this dealerships service center likes to drag things out. 

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2013 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV

191-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

58000 mi Seat trim broke. dealer replaced seat trim 

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2013 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV

175-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

38000 mi Rattle coming from cover around right front brake. Fix worked for 2 weeks. Noise returned. 

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2013 Kia Sorento Body Problems

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