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2016 Kia Sorento repairs by problem area
Engine (14%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (10%)
Brakes and Traction Control (4%)
Suspension and Steering (8%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (41%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (15%)
Other (7%)
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 71 repairs.
2016 Kia Sorento electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (4%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (25%)
< $100 (71%)
Chart based on 24 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2016 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV
turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 16000 mi | Dash warning lights, speedometer, tachometer, other signals would cease to function on start up or on shifting into gear. After evaluation, it was determined that the rear backup camera was causing the interference, The rear camera was replaced and the problems were resolved. |
| 19000 mi | Noisy rear wiper motor. replaced motor under warranty |
2016 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV
290-horsepower 3.3L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 23000 mi | Electrical connection behind the dashboard loosened and wouldn't allow the air conditioning fan to run properly. |
| 28000 mi | Electrical harness powering the blower motor and a/c failed. Replace wiring harness and blower motor. |
| 30000 mi US $180 |
Car failed to start in four attempts. Push button start finally worked on fourth try. Replaced the battery. |
| 17000 mi | Control head unit was replaced |
| 18800 mi | Car wouldn’t start |
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System malfunctioned. Problem existed upon purchase. Dealer has parts on order. | |
| 1000 mi | TPMS parts came in and were installed |
| 37000 mi US $200 |
Battery died would not hold charge, just outside warranty had to replace. |
| 4000 mi | Airbag warning light came on. Computer scan indicated a bad resistor in monitor circuit. Board replaced. |
| 7000 mi | Airbag light came on for second time. Returned to dealer. They conferenced with KIA and replaced circuit board for airbag. |
| 19000 mi | Replaced clock spring assembly and air bag control module. Seven days in shop. |
2016 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV
290-horsepower 3.3L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 43400 mi | Horn low note required replacement on war |
| 14260 mi | air conditioning began blowing warm air on a lengthy trip but after 3 days corrected itself. Took the car into dealer who examined the AC and said all was fine. They indicated they would keep it on file in case it happens again. |
| 57000 mi US $185 |
Driver's side speaker was distorting, especially during low notes in music. Purchased OEM replacement speaker and that fixed the problem. |
| 86000 mi US $115 |
Low horn stopped working and high horn sounded feeble. Replaced both horns. |
| 43500 mi US $200 |
Cell went bad in the battery. Died just out of warranty. |
| 145000 mi US $1565 |
Body control module went out. Could not shift from park. |
| 3782 mi | The vehicule started as usual and i was unable to turn the steering. The car have been remorqued to the dealer for inspection. The dealer said that my remote starter module have been installed too much near the steering module and interfered with it. The dealer replace my remote starter module et that solved the problem. The Kia Sorento was not defective, it was my remote starter module !!!! |
| 4340 mi | I got black screen with backup camera occasionally. Dealer changed camera with a new one. Work under warranty. The two problems have been solved. |
| 6200 mi | Rear antenna for the trunk dont recognize inteligent key. They changed rear antenna (it was in the rear bumper) under warranty and the problem is fixed. |
| 5620 mi | A few times on a three-day trip a "BSD cancelled" warning appeared. If the vehicle was stop and restarted or simply driven for a while the message went away. Dealer says it's a known problem, but no fix. |
| 14260 mi | Replaced blind spot module |
| 4020 mi | Tail gate electric door latch failed after first trip to dealer. Door latch won't stay closed and locked so tail gate was free to open ... Latch module was replaced in same trip at no cost (warranty). |
| 18000 mi | Bluetooth, louder sounds from incoming phone call |
| 10540 mi | Dealer trip for a few issues: Drivers rear door not unlocking- Bluetooth and Sat radio cut out at times- rattle from back hatch area |
2016 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV
185-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 19840 mi | Fuel gauge not functioning. |
| 68000 mi US $130 |
Recharged A/C |
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