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Cadillac STS and Kia Sorento Lemon Odds and Nada Odds for the Year Ending June 30, 2018

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Year Make/Model Nada Odds per 100 Cars Lemon Odds per 100 Cars    
41 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 30500 miles driven

Redesigned for this model year. Glitchy. Generally minor issues.2016		 Kia Sorento
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  41 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 30500 miles driven

Redesigned for this model year. Glitchy. Generally minor issues.
28 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 86900 miles driven

Redesigned for this model year.2011		 Kia Sorento Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  28 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 86900 miles driven

Redesigned for this model year.

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Cadillac STS vs. Kia Sorento Lemon Odds and Nada Odds

Other sources of Cadillac STS and Kia Sorento reliability data provide only averages, which can conceal as much as they reveal. So we also report the percentage of Cadillac STSs and Kia Sorentos with no repairs at all in the past year and the percentage of Cadillac STSs and Kia Sorentos that are lemons (required three or more repair trips in the past year). These figures might surprise you.

These stats are promptly updated four times a year, to closely track Cadillac STS and Kia Sorento lemon odds as the cars age. Others can be over a year behind. Only TrueDelta tells you how reliable the Cadillac STS and Kia Sorento have been recently.

To see how frequently Cadillac STS and Kia Sorento problems occur, check out our car reliability stats.

What Our Members Are Saying about the Brand Reputation of the Cadillac STS

Cadillac STS Brand Reputation: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr Sedan 320-horsepower 4.6L V8
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 My second caddy.. I am very happy see full Cadillac STS review
2006 4dr Sedan 254-horsepower 3.6L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 Cadillacs are well made and dependable. see full Cadillac STS review
2006 4dr Sedan 320-horsepower 4.6L V8
5-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 Its a Cadillac - the best the US auto manufactures can offer. see full Cadillac STS review
2006 4dr Sedan 254-horsepower 3.6L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 I appreciate the heritage of Cadillac. see full Cadillac STS review
2005 4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.6L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 This is my third Caddy and the others were old guy cars,very reliable and comfy, this is sporty and handles more like a German sedan. see full Cadillac STS review
2005 4dr Sedan 320-horsepower 4.6L V8
5-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 Cadillac has always been a leader in the American made car market. see full Cadillac STS review
 

TrueDelta Reviews the Brand Reputation of the Kia Sorento

Kia Sorento Brand Reputation: Cons
YearComment
The number one reason most people seem to have for not buying a Kia is that it's a Kia. As noted in the introduction, negative brand perceptions linger. see full Kia Sorento review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Brand Reputation of the Kia Sorento

Kia Sorento Brand Reputation: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr SUV 276-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 in the past, not known to be good brand and still new to car industry. see full Kia Sorento review
2011 4dr SUV 175-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Unsure about long term reliability and overall build quality see full Kia Sorento review
2003 4dr SUV 192-horsepower 3.5L V6
4-speed automatic AWD w/low range		 Poor brand reputation - cheap car image see full Kia Sorento review