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2017 Kia Sorento repairs by problem area

Engine (27%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (0%)

Brakes and Traction Control (0%)

Suspension and Steering (18%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (45%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (9%)

Other (0%)

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2017 Kia Sorento repair cost distribution

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2017 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV

turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

Kia Sorento in Tennessee, United States
Dec 2017 - Jun 2022
Apr 2020

47000 mi
Leaking windshield washer fluid. Dealer replaced fluid washer tank under warranty The turn signal or any other warning buzzer made a very loud, grating noise. The entire electrical dash panel and total electrical system had to be replaced after weeks of consultation with factory technicians and changing parts until decision to replace entire system.. Total repair was $5800 but was covered by my extended warranty. Dealer said they had never seen before. 

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2017 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV

290-horsepower 3.3L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

Kia Sorento in Florida, United States
Aug 2016 - Jul 2018
Jul 2018

40000 mi
Auto headlights were turning off randomly 
Kia Sorento in Virginia, United States
Jun 2017 - Jul 2018
Apr 2018

7000 mi
Power steering went out. Replaced steering rack. 
May 2018

7500 mi
Power steering not grounded correctly. Bolt replaced to ground electrical system. 

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2017 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV

290-horsepower 3.3L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

Kia Sorento in Maryland, United States
Jul 2016 - Jun 2018
Mar 2018

43000 mi
crankshaft position sensor replaced 
Kia Sorento in Washington, United States
Nov 2016 - Jan 2022
Mar 2017

2000 mi
The seal around doors were making rattling noise. They sprayed the seals and noise went away. 
Kia Sorento in California, United States
Jun 2016 - Apr 2017
Feb 2017

10000 mi
Lumbar support stopped working. Lumbar switch replaced. 
Mar 2017

10000 mi
New lumbar switch not properly connected 
Kia Sorento in Montana, United States
May 2017 - Jun 2022
Jul 2017

400 mi
a/c hose rubbed against belt and wore hole in pressure side of compressor hose. Was not installed correctly from the factory. 

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2017 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV

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

Kia Sorento in Quebec, Canada
Mar 2017 - Jun 2022
Aug 2017

4960 mi
A call of service to do at the first servive maintenance: tighten two bolts of the alternator. But the two bolts did not hold until the first maintenance leaving me at the side of the road waiting for a towing. 

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