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Kia Sorento repairs by problem area
Engine (26%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (10%)
Brakes and Traction Control (7%)
Suspension and Steering (13%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (29%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (9%)
Other (6%)
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Chart based on 1094 repairs.
Kia Sorento suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (2%)
$1000 - $2499 (4%)
$500 - $999 (22%)
$100 - $499 (29%)
< $100 (42%)
Chart based on 134 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2017 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV
290-horsepower 3.3L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 7000 mi | Power steering went out. Replaced steering rack. |
| 7500 mi | Power steering not grounded correctly. Bolt replaced to ground electrical system. |
2016 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV
290-horsepower 3.3L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 17000 mi | Car was difficult to steer and keep in your lane. Almost as if the electric power steering had shut off. Steering column replaced. |
| 58000 mi | Steering anomaly apparent on vacation trip. Decided to live with the problem since dealership cannot duplicate the problem. Occasionally the steering is a little more difficult, almost as if it’s stuck, or the power assist is off for a fraction of a second. |
| 14880 mi | Both ball joint replaced for upgraded quality parts as requested by Kia TSB. |
| 29140 mi C $260 |
Wheel alignment |
| 13640 mi C $150 |
i change the two front links because small noise when driving. I repaired myself cause it was easy ... |
| 13702 mi C $385 |
When driving my car at speed 30 km, i heard a big bang from side front passenger. I check my wheel and all seem ok. I went to the garage and they discover that spring of McPherson was broken !!!! The garage change the McPherson with a used one and the cost for me was 385 $ . |
2015 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV
290-horsepower 3.3L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 35000 mi | Vibration in the front end it speeds of 70 mile an hour that was intermittent and would occur at different intervals 15 miles to 50 mile and soon as I would touch the brakes the vibration would stop. Dealer could not get it to replicate what I was stating but didn't take it on a long trip. They advised me that if it did it again bring it in immediately very willing to help solve the problem. They had previously replaced a driver side front drive axle and boot. |
2014 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV
290-horsepower 3.3L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 35340 mi | A lower ball joint went bad. The warranty covered the repair. |
| 37820 mi | Front stabilizer bar links were replaced due to the clunking noise while turning on uneven roads. |
2013 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV
276-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 22500 mi | Strut bearing damaged / replaced under warranty |
2013 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV
276-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 74000 mi US $555 |
Replaced Left Front Ball Joint and Left Rear Strut also Inspection and Recall fixed for underbody corrosion applied |
| 14316 mi US $86 |
4 Wheel Alignment |
| 20900 mi | Alignment was required, in order to get alignment correct a bolt kit was necessary. |
| 105343 mi US $981 |
Noise around driver front wheel when driving. Front control arm joint bad. Replaced both front control arms |
| 22000 mi | Extreme noise from right front suspension. Very noisy when going over small bumps. |
2013 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV
191-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 18000 mi | Noisy strut bearing. replaced under warrnty |
| 47000 mi US $350 |
Increasing rattling from front. Sway bar links worn out. Replaced to eliminate rattle. |
2012 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV
turbocharged 194hp 2.2L I4 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 38060 mi $685 |
Steering rack damage and replace complete steering rack |
| 82460 mi $450 |
Front Shock absorbers, rear bumpers ball joints change. |
2012 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV
276-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 77000 mi US $350 |
It was also identified all four wheels needed new suspension parts for 1k but I did not proceed with that work. |
2012 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV
276-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 248 mi | Was pulling right. Changing front tire position resolved the problem. |
| 25620 mi | Loose link-kit on front left wheel. Parts changed and coverred by warranty. |
| 28300 mi | Sway bars replaced |
| 36000 mi | Noise in rear suspension- Dealer unable to determine reason at last service visit. |
| 71000 mi US $50 |
Front noise occurred- Stabilizer bar replaced under extended warranty. |
| 58300 mi US $380 |
Squeak when steering wheel was turned. Steering rack was replaced. |
| 60000 mi | Loud clunk in left front immediately after brake repair. Lower control arm bolt flange was replaced. |
| 27000 mi | Replace left front lower ball joint. Seems to be a lot of premature ball joint failures on this model Kia Sorento. My extended dealer warranty covered this repair less a $50 deductible |
| 96000 mi | Clunk in front end. Dealer unable to locate the source of the problem and was told to bring it back when it got worse/louder. |
| 112000 mi US $200 |
ball joint replaced |
| 125000 mi | Brought to shop for clunking noise in suspension. Shop unable to diagnose so no repair was completed. |
2012 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV
191-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 93000 mi US $350 |
replaced struts, strut mounts, etc |
| 65000 mi US $289 |
Removed and replaced both the left and right rear wheel hub assembly and wheel speed sensors. Also replaced left rear brake light bulb. |
| 58900 mi C $900 |
front right ball bearing + brakes and discs on 4 wheels |
2012 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV
175-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 51460 mi C $110 |
Front suspension knocking left side. Replace link kit. |
2012 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV
175-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 25000 mi US $100 |
Replaced |
2011 Kia Sorento
Engine not specified
| 5000 mi | loud banging from passenger front tire area. Told at first all do that. second time in the "mounts" were loose" problem back within 2 days |
2011 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV
turbocharged 194hp 2.2L I4 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 41200 mi | I had complain about vibrations and jolts when driving in the 0-70 km / h. Replacing the rear shock absorber on the warranty. The problem is not solved. Continued troubleshooting driver |
| 49800 mi | replacement stabilizer bars front left |
| 59210 mi | Replacement of front shock absorber and bearing right and left side |
2011 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV
276-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 13000 mi | Rear left bushing was failing and making clunking sound. Dealer replaced due to safety concerns. |
| 39000 mi | The sway bars were bad and making noises during car use. They had to be replaced, but were covered under warranty. Took 3 days to get parts. |
| 65000 mi US $1400 |
Replace front strut assemblies and replace rear shocks |
2011 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV
276-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 89900 mi C $324 |
Ball Joint left front lower |
| 50000 mi US $850 |
Front Strut leaking oil all over. Did not take to dealership as they'd only replace one & these should be replaced in pairs. |
| 35000 mi US $150 |
I went to an alignment shop after the front drivers tire showed uneven wear. The front tire camber was considerably off on both sides. There is no adjustment for camber on the Sorento. I was advised to buy a camber bolt kit. All great now |
| 120254 mi US $161 |
Right front ball joint worn replaced ball joint |
| 46160 mi | While in for normal service late Sept 2013, technician discovered a leak in drivers side front strut. Replaced under warranty. Also fuel filler door would not always open. Replaced under warranty. Fuel system flushed due to poor mileage. |
| 157000 mi US $750 |
L and R sway bar links replaced |
| 109000 mi US $803 |
Rear wheel bearings on both sides needed replacing |
| 21000 mi | Rear shock replaced. |
| 31300 mi | Another rear shock replaced. I blame the lousy stiff shocks on the car. I read that about six months after production started, they switched to softer shocks. |
| 38000 mi | Left front tie bar end and rod also had to be replaced. |
| 36000 mi | Drivers side rear shock bushing failed. Needed to be replaced under warranty. Made horrible rattling sound. |
| 12000 mi | replaced both front struts and bearing plates |
| 21000 mi | Bad vibration at 70+ mph. |
| 24000 mi | Car pulls to the right consistantly |
2011 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV
175-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 13000 mi | Noisy right front suspension |
| 19000 mi | Replaced front struts |
| 49000 mi US $300 |
R&R stabilizer links |
| 78000 mi US $900 |
Both front ball joints worn out and replaced one control arm that was worn. |
| 3000 mi US $10 |
Inspect suspension for cause of knock, thump, on bumps. Dealer can't duplicate problem even though I am telling them the dust covers on shocks are floating on bumps and hitting top housing. Inspect suspension for cause of knock, thump, on bumps. Dealer can't duplicate problem even though I am telling them the dust covers on shocks are floating on bumps and hitting top housing. |
| 46000 mi US $300 |
ball joints were replaced |
| 79000 mi US $100 |
Had to have a break kit put on it and struts replaced leaking right side had both replaced. Under warranty. |
| 58000 mi US $440 |
Many of the lights on the dash lit up, suggesting ABS, brake, ESC and DBC problems. Problem repaired by replacing rear hub assembly. Dealer wanted $600, my local shop did it for $440. |
| 58000 mi US $35 |
Front, lower ball joints were worn and had excessive play. |
| 128000 mi US $150 |
Top strut mount was becoming very noisy, clunking on bumps and bearing starting to make noise when turning the wheel. |
| 59700 mi | The stabilizer bar was making a noise. |
| 48980 mi | Replaced Front Bushings as they were cracked |
| 71920 mi C $450 |
replaced drivers-side ball joint |
| 84940 mi C $80 |
Rattle in passenger side front. Was worn away at connector. Was replaced, all good now. |
| 96720 mi C $775 |
Front strut bearings were rough and binding. Replaced. Front CV boots were cracked and leaking grease. Replaced boots. |
| 109120 mi C $1300 |
Steering whining noise detected, was leaking steering fluid. Determined it was a leak in the steering rack. Replaced rack with KIA OEM part (was actually cheaper than non-OEM option) and did front end wheel alignment. |
| 112840 mi C $560 |
banging in front passenger side when hitting bumps. Replaced front passenger side strut, mount and wheel bearing |
| 167400 mi C $2300 |
replaced 2 wheel bearings. also replaced worn back brake pads |
| 3000 mi | Installed shielding to prevent debris from damaging front springs. |
2011 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV
175-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 12000 mi | Bad design in right front strut. Since been redesigned. Old design bangs over rough roads. |
| 29200 mi | TSB fix on suspension cover |
| 96000 mi US $200 |
Changed shocks, could hear that one had failed. |
| 58280 mi | Strut Bearing Rotted and Rusted by fatigue. Replaced Stut Bearings |
| 3000 mi | Car was pulling to the right, was told not a problem but still pulls right. |
2011 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV
| 147000 mi US $400 |
Replacement of both lower front ball joints. |
| 154000 mi US $950 |
Replaced both struts |
2008 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV
turbocharged 168hp 2.5L I4 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 106640 mi $700 |
Front wheel bearings , uperr control arms, shock absorbers, lower arm ball joints and bushes, stabilizer bar bushes and links, tie roads, All replacement are made for both front sides (left and right). |
2008 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV
242-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 75000 mi US $250 |
Replaced shocks and struts. They weren't leaking, but the system was no longer critically damped. |
| 83000 mi US $1000 |
front left wheel bearing was failing and was replaced |
2007 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV
turbocharged 168hp 2.5L I4 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 45260 mi $500 |
Replaced front shock absorbers |
2007 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV
262-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 149000 mi US $400 |
Front right wheel bearing failed and tore up wheel hub. Replace bearing and hub. |
| 153000 mi US $970 |
Replaced struts and did a tune up |
2007 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV
262-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| 98000 mi US $1300 |
Front axles had to be replaced due to severity of bearings. |
2007 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV
262-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 206700 mi US $260 |
Noise from front wheel right side, removed and replaced both front wheel hub bearings with TRW aftermarket parts |
| 49000 mi | Replacement of front passenger side wheel bearing |
| 120000 mi US $480 |
Worn tie rod end found during repair of wheel bearing Replaced wheel bearing. Noise noticed by owner Replaced upper ball joint. Problem found when wheel bearing replaced |
| 24180 mi | intermittent loss of power steering after highway ride of at least 1 hour, replacement of power steering pump ordered and replaced |
| 92000 mi US $515 |
The wheel bearing was so bad it got hot & welded itself to the spindle which needed to be replaced as well along with the cv joint. |
| 96000 mi US $820 |
Left Upper Ball Joint, $345 Right Upper Ball Joint, $345 |
| 100700 mi US $1 |
Left Front Wheel Bearing Rear control arms. Both the left and right side. |
2006 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV
turbocharged 138hp 2.5L I4 Diesel 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 62000 mi | Steering rack slight oil seepage dealer recommends new steering rack before next MOT |
2005.5 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV
turbocharged 138hp 2.5L I4 Diesel 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 96100 mi R 1145 |
Cracked hydraulic pipe to power steering ram. New pipe made and fitted |
| 51900 mi | Rear axle upper trailing arm mounting bracket corrosion - application of Technical Service Bulletin by Kia to inspect, clean, modify or replace and protect. |
2005 Kia Sorento
Engine not specified
| 91760 mi C $600 |
Both front wheel bearings replaced. LF had been replaced 2 years earlier. |
2005 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV
turbocharged 138hp 2.5L I4 Diesel 5-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 103580 mi R 3000 |
Left front wheel bearing worn out. Also damaged the hub. Parts had to be imported from Korea. |
2005 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV
turbocharged 138hp 2.5L I4 Diesel 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 72000 mi £300 |
front wheel bearing worn and required replacing |
| 185320 mi R 200 |
Rear shock absorber leaking oil. Replaced both |
| 104000 mi £50 |
electric power steering intermited stiff caused by dodgy speed sensor. |
| 33480 mi $200 |
Replace front wheel hub bearing because of noise on low speed (40-60) kph |
| 50220 mi $30 |
Drivability problem. Vehicle unstable on curve and makes a sound on sudden bumps. Stabilizer bar bushing replaced. |
| 93000 mi $700 |
Rattle and noise on approach on humps in front of vehicle. Replaced tie rod, Upper and lower arm assembly. Also replaced all brake pads, replaced fuel and air filter, oil change and replace front struts and shock absorbers. |
2005 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV
192-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic RWD
| 343800 mi US $500 |
replaced all wheel bearings front and rear with abs system original rear bearings were much easier to replace than the front. front bearing worn out twice as fast as rear replaced with new hub assy i do not recommend bearing only repair |
| 62000 mi US $800 |
front suspension strut collapse |
2005 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV
192-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range
2005 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV
192-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 97120 mi C $32 |
During a visit to my mechanic, he noted the right outer tie rod in need of replacing; purchased the part and replaced myself |
| 43400 mi C $800 |
Tech noticed oil leak on steering rack..replaced..warranty. |
2004 Kia Sorento
Engine not specified
| 50520 mi | Front shocks replaced. |
2004 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV
192-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 77500 mi A $400 |
power steering fails to "power" |
2004 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV
192-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic AWD w/low range
| 74000 mi US $100 |
steering rack was replaced leaking |
| 75000 mi US $200 |
steering rack replaced, $100 diagnostic and $100 deductible |
2004 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV
192-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 50000 mi | Power steering hose replaced, leaking. |
| 109300 mi US $500 |
Pass side ball joint loose, made creaking sounds. replaced ball joint. |
| 153760 mi A $400 |
Front right wheel bearing |
| 125700 mi US $50 |
Replace left wheel bearing |
| 148000 mi US $450 |
replaced upper left control arm, bad ball joint, replace front struts and rear shocks |
2003 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV
turbocharged 138hp 2.5L I4 Diesel 5-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 50840 mi $5000 |
Bushings for upper eyes of front swing arm of suspension, both sides. part purchased at Davao City @ 130 kms. more delay due to having purchased a size for Sorento but the eye size is for Sportage. |
| 60140 mi $4000 |
Replaced the upper control arm ASSEMBLY on passenger side, problem solved. Previously, only the bushings were replaced, using Sportage bushing. 6 months later, Sorento bushing which the bores are undersized, thus needed machining. |
2003 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV
turbocharged 138hp 2.5L I4 Diesel 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 71920 mi €870 |
Wheel bearing drivers side RHD car +hub+ back plate do not know what it is called the wheel had come loose mechanic foud it when i took it in for new pads but he said i could drive it and he ordered the bearing and when trying to replace |
| 88340 mi €900 |
failed MOT needed new bearing + hub passenger side same as 2011 drivers side |
| 97340 mi €800 |
new shock absorbers and stabilizer |
| 100440 mi €550 |
Driver side wheel hub and bearing replaced four year before |
2003 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV
192-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic AWD w/low range
| 90520 mi C $300 |
had to replace stabalizer arms front and rear. |
| 96100 mi C $500 |
had to replace upper ball joints, left wheel hub assembly, outer tie rod ends. |
| 35000 mi US $450 |
Aftermarket shocks and struts fitted OME (Australia) brand. Much better ride and handling after they were fitted - recommended |
| 66000 mi US $18 |
fluid burning smell a month ago - cold weather onset. No visible leaks, found Power steering reservoir was very low. Added Lucas leak sealer fluid. Keeping an eye on the situation. won't go back to Kia dealer as they were incompetent on last repair |
| 78000 mi US $125 |
Power steering system was leaking badly - had to fill the reservoir every day. Mechanic found the low pressure return hose was leaking and replaced it. |
| 78000 mi US $740 |
Power steering hose developed a leak again after a couple months. Dealer replaced hoses and refilled power steering system. Steering wheel now crooked - not level when driving straight - and loose. |
| 81000 mi | Leaking again - dealer unable to fix the probelm - traded the car for a 2012 Sportage |
| 94860 mi C $10 |
power steering line rusted thru. fluid leaked. line was replaced, fluid flushed and replaced. |
| 205000 mi US $450 |
Replacement right rear wheel bearing and hub. |
2003 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV
192-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 139000 mi US $870 |
| 189000 mi US $40 |
Both sway bar links were broken. I replaced them. |
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