30 vehicles, 11.0 months per vehicle, 32300 miles driven
First model year. Multiple reports of broken plastic seat trim. Many complaints about the nine-speed transmission that's paired with the V6 are not reflected in the reported repair frequency, as most repairs tend to be just a software update.
Kia Sorento vs. Acura TLX Lemon Odds and Nada Odds
Other sources of Kia Sorento and Acura TLX reliability data provide only averages, which can conceal as much as they reveal. So we also report the percentage of Kia Sorentos and Acura TLXs with no repairs at all in the past year and the percentage of Kia Sorentos and Acura TLXs 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 Kia Sorento and Acura TLX lemon odds as the cars age. Others can be over a year behind. Only TrueDelta tells you how reliable the Kia Sorento and Acura TLX have been recently.
To see how frequently Kia Sorento and Acura TLX problems occur, check out our car reliability stats.
TrueDelta Reviews the Brand Reputation of the Kia Sorento
Kia Sorento Brand Reputation: Cons
Year
Comment
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.
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Brand Reputation of the Kia Sorento
Kia Sorento Brand Reputation: Cons
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Body/Powertrain
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2011
4dr SUV 276-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD