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Kia Sorento and Toyota Yaris Lemon Odds and Nada Odds for the Year Ending June 30, 2018

An asterisk (*) marks results based on small sample sizes.

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
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  28 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 86900 miles driven

Redesigned for this model year.

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Kia Sorento vs. Toyota Yaris Lemon Odds and Nada Odds

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

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

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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Brand Reputation of the Toyota Yaris

Toyota Yaris Brand Reputation: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr Sedan 106-horsepower 1.5L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
Once again, it is a Toyota, I do not pay attention to recent recalls. see full Toyota Yaris review
2009 4dr Sedan 106-horsepower 1.5L I4
5-speed manual FWD
Toyota is known to be reliable and maint-free. Yaris is another model that I like, from driven my friend here in the US and overseas. Seems like easy to work with should have have to do it myself too. see full Toyota Yaris review
2008 4dr Sedan 106-horsepower 1.5L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
Toyota is a leader in economical vehicles. see full Toyota Yaris review
2008 2dr Hatch 106-horsepower 1.5L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
Toyota known for making reliable cars and has more fuel efficient cars than most companies. see full Toyota Yaris review
2008 4dr Sedan 106-horsepower 1.5L I4
5-speed manual FWD
Toyota is known to be reliable. see full Toyota Yaris review
2008 2dr Hatch 106-horsepower 1.5L I4
5-speed manual FWD
Toyota quality from past experience. see full Toyota Yaris review
2007 2dr Hatch 106-horsepower 1.5L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
Many years history of solid red dots on Consumer Reports Reliability Survey. see full Toyota Yaris review
2007 4dr Sedan 106-horsepower 1.5L I4
5-speed manual FWD
Toyota reliability is legendary. Bullet proof engine, reliable drivetrain. see full Toyota Yaris review
2007 4dr Sedan 106-horsepower 1.5L I4
5-speed manual FWD
Car is widely known to be reliable and economical. see full Toyota Yaris review
2007 4dr Sedan 106-horsepower 1.5L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
Toyota has a good reputation see full Toyota Yaris review