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Jeep Wrangler 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    
26 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 24400 miles driven2016 Jeep Wrangler Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  26 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 24400 miles driven
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.
34 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 35900 miles driven2015 Jeep Wrangler Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  34 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 35900 miles driven
29 vehicles, 11.4 months per vehicle, 49000 miles driven

Common problem with oil leaks, especially from the oil pressure sensor. Somewhat common for the 2013, but not other years. Bad part for a year and a half? Many Wranglers are subjected to severe off-road use, which could increase the repair frequency.2014		 Jeep Wrangler Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  29 vehicles, 11.4 months per vehicle, 49000 miles driven

Common problem with oil leaks, especially from the oil pressure sensor. Somewhat common for the 2013, but not other years. Bad part for a year and a half? Many Wranglers are subjected to severe off-road use, which could increase the repair frequency.
27 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 65300 miles driven

Refreshed for this model year. Many Wranglers are subjected to severe off-road use, which could increase the repair frequency.2012		 Jeep Wrangler Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  27 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 65300 miles driven

Refreshed for this model year. Many Wranglers are subjected to severe off-road use, which could increase the repair frequency.
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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Jeep Wrangler vs. Kia Sorento Lemon Odds and Nada Odds

Other sources of Jeep Wrangler and Kia Sorento reliability data provide only averages, which can conceal as much as they reveal. So we also report the percentage of Jeep Wranglers and Kia Sorentos with no repairs at all in the past year and the percentage of Jeep Wranglers 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 Jeep Wrangler and Kia Sorento lemon odds as the cars age. Others can be over a year behind. Only TrueDelta tells you how reliable the Jeep Wrangler and Kia Sorento have been recently.

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

TrueDelta Reviews the Brand Reputation of the Jeep Wrangler

Jeep Wrangler Brand Reputation: Pros
YearComment
2015 With some products, people insist on the "real thing." The Jeep Wrangler is such a product. For decades Jeep has continuously evolved its core model with an unwavering focus on off-road performance. They have improved other aspects of the vehicle along the way, but these have always been secondary. Such tightly focused products and brands have an appeal that others can never have. The Toyota 4Runner remains much more focused on traditional SUV stuff than the car-based crossovers (such as the Toyota Highlander) that have largely succeeded them. For 2015 there's even a new TRD Pro version. And the 4Runner does have a loyal following of its own. But this following doesn't begin to compare to the Jeep's in size or enthusiasm. see full Jeep Wrangler review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Brand Reputation of the Jeep Wrangler

Jeep Wrangler Brand Reputation: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr SUV 202-horsepower 3.8L V6
4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range		 Jeep...that pretty much says it all. see full Jeep Wrangler review
2009 2dr SUV 202-horsepower 3.8L V6
4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range		 rugged, handles snow, resale value see full Jeep Wrangler review
2008 2dr SUV 202-horsepower 3.8L V6
4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range		 Show a spirit of adventure. Can go anywhere, much fun with no top or doors on. see full Jeep Wrangler review
2008 2dr SUV 202-horsepower 3.8L V6
4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range		 The Jeep is an iconic bit of American automotive history. It helped win WWII and was a post war mainstay on farms all across the country. They’ve been made in many countries and have turned up in all over the world. Most recognizable vehicle on earth. see full Jeep Wrangler review
2008 4dr SUV 202-horsepower 3.8L V6
4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range		 Jeep wrangler is known as a great off-road vehicle that is capapble of going anywhere. see full Jeep Wrangler review
2008 4dr SUV 202-horsepower 3.8L V6
4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range		 This vehicle is one of the best offroad vehicles which is one of the reasons I purchased it see full Jeep Wrangler review
2008 4dr SUV 202-horsepower 3.8L V6
6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range		 The Jeep Wrangler is the standard for off-road enthusiasts, and the Rubicon is ready for action straight from the factory. see full Jeep Wrangler review
2007 2dr SUV 202-horsepower 3.8L V6
4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range		 It is a legend. I am on my fourth Wrangler and love them all. see full Jeep Wrangler review
2007 2dr SUV 202-horsepower 3.8L V6
6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range		 The Jeep Wrangler is and always has been one of the most capable off the lot off-road vehicle. There is nothing better than hitting some backwoods trails with the doors and top off. see full Jeep Wrangler review
2007 4dr SUV 202-horsepower 3.8L V6
4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range		 Still made to be a true off road vehicle. see full Jeep Wrangler 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