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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 transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (20%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (0%)
< $100 (80%)
Chart based on 5 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
290-horsepower 3.3L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 14880 mi | Transmission get briefly on neutral between 2nd and 3rd gear on hard acceleration at cold causing a rough shift. Couldn't replicate since transmission is now hot and shift smoothly. Will have to bring back vehicle for investigation at cold. |
| 15500 mi | Cold road test and data collection for transmission rough shift issue. After Kia headquarter investigation, they reflashed transmission ECU with upgraded software to prevent this issue. So far, problem seams solved. |
| 22320 mi | On load (towing a trailer), vehicle drivetrain seem to have a parts which slip as we feel regular rapid hesitation in maintaining the speed or while accelerating ... same feeling was perceptible without trailer but less concerning. Appears the AWD viscous coupler was defective. Replaced under warranty by dealer. |
| 144000 mi US $4400 |
Had to have transmission rebuilt from issues with 1st and 2nd gear. |
2016 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV
185-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 64000 mi | Leaking at [transmission] seal. Seal replaced under warranty. |
| 32240 mi | Replaced transmission and toque converter. Under warranty |
| 3720 mi | Tried to shift out of park, gear selector required enormous force. Went to put it back into park, could not engage park - gear selector jammed in R-N-D positions. Dealer found gear selector lever popped out of placed, popped back in. |
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