| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
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%)
Chart based on 63 repairs.
2013 Kia Sorento engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (10%)
< $100 (90%)
Chart based on 10 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 FWD
| 37000 mi | Check engine light. Diagnosed 'Intake slid valve failure'. Dealer replaced. |
2013 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV
276-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 22000 mi | Car would shut off when idling at a stop with the AC running, the idle had to be adjusted. |
| 5000 mi | Replaced idler pulley and water pump. |
2013 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV
191-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 45880 mi | 2 bearings rotated in bearing journals. new engine installed |
| 57000 mi | Valve cover had been seeping oil for years. Dealer relaxed it for free under warranty. |
| 45200 mi | Chk engine light on for emissions leak. Leak couldnt be found. |
2013 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV
191-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 125000 mi US $300 |
known problem with Sorento engine. thrown rod. engine was totaled. Kia replaced at no cost even though it was out of warranty. Starter motor was also shot, I paid for that to be replaced. |
| 25000 mi | Engine vibrated at idle while a/c running. ECUADOR was updated. |
2013 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV
175-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 35000 mi | car would lose power while driving then be ok for a little and do it again. next day hard start and check engine light came on. replaced fuel pump. |
| 112 mi | Kia replacing entire Engine under warranty due to excessive oil usage 2+ quarts in 1000 mi |
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