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Kia Reliability for the Year Ending June 30, 2018

General NotesHow do we select "competing car models"? Users of TrueDelta's car price comparison tool most often compare these cars to the Kia.

Models and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.

Any result under 5 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase in future updates.

New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.

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

Year Make/Model Repair Trips Per 100 Cars Compared to all models for the same year    
2014 Kia Forte   small sample, members only   see reported repairs
  10 Fortes, 10.3 months of data per Forte, average 54300 miles

* Very small sample, members only.
2011 Kia Forte   small sample, members only   see reported repairs
  13 Fortes, 8.6 months of data per Forte, average 67000 miles

* Very small sample, members only.
2010 Kia Forte   small sample, members only   see reported repairs
  19 Fortes, 10.0 months of data per Forte, average 104800 miles

* Small sample, members only.
2017 Kia Niro   small sample, members only   see reported repairs
  16 Niros, 9.3 months of data per Niro, average 8500 miles

* Small sample, members only.
2016 Kia Optima   small sample, members only   see reported repairs
  13 Optimas, 7.5 months of data per Optima, average 15900 miles

* Very small sample, members only.
2015 Kia Optima   small sample, members only   see reported repairs
  13 Optimas, 8.6 months of data per Optima, average 34600 miles

* Very small sample, members only.
2013 Kia Optima 21
19.950738916256% 19.950738916256% Fewest Trips Most Trips
see reported repairs
  34 Optimas, 10.2 months of data per Optima, average 67700 miles
2012 Kia Optima   small sample, members only   see reported repairs
  20 Optimas, 10.6 months of data per Optima, average 77200 miles

* Small sample, members only.
2011 Kia Optima   small sample, members only   see reported repairs
  17 Optimas, 9.3 months of data per Optima, average 81100 miles

* Small sample, members only.
2009 Kia Rio   small sample, members only   see reported repairs
  11 Rios, 11.2 months of data per Rio, average 94700 miles

* Very small sample, members only.
2008 Kia Rondo   small sample, members only   see reported repairs
  12 Rondos, 11.1 months of data per Rondo, average 109200 miles

* Very small sample, members only.
2007 Kia Rondo   small sample, members only   see reported repairs
  13 Rondos, 9.3 months of data per Rondo, average 107900 miles

* Very small sample, members only.
2008 Kia Sedona   small sample, members only   see reported repairs
  12 Sedonas, 11.2 months of data per Sedona, average 120700 miles

* Very small sample, members only.
2007 Kia Sedona   small sample, members only   see reported repairs
  21 Sedonas, 8.7 months of data per Sedona, average 118500 miles

* Small sample, members only.
2006 Kia Sedona   small sample, members only   see reported repairs
  12 Sedonas, 11.2 months of data per Sedona, average 132900 miles

* Very small sample, members only.
2018 Kia Sorento   small sample, members only   see reported repairs
  10 Sorentos, 6.3 months of data per Sorento, average 4500 miles

* Very small sample, members only.
2017 Kia Sorento 19
32.857142857143% 32.857142857143% Fewest Trips Most Trips
see reported repairs
  26 Sorentos, 9.9 months of data per Sorento, average 14400 miles
2016 Kia Sorento 37
79.251700680272% 79.251700680272% Fewest Trips Most Trips
see reported repairs
  42 Sorentos, 11.5 months of data per Sorento, average 26500 miles

Redesigned for this model year. Glitchy. Generally minor issues.
2015 Kia Sorento   small sample, members only   see reported repairs
  15 Sorentos, 10.0 months of data per Sorento, average 40900 miles

* Small sample, members only.
2014 Kia Sorento   small sample, members only   see reported repairs
  16 Sorentos, 10.9 months of data per Sorento, average 52000 miles

* Small sample, members only.
2013 Kia Sorento   small sample, members only   see reported repairs
  14 Sorentos, 9.1 months of data per Sorento, average 72300 miles

* Very small sample, members only.
2012 Kia Sorento   small sample, members only   see reported repairs
  24 Sorentos, 10.3 months of data per Sorento, average 60400 miles

* Small sample, members only.
2011 Kia Sorento 45
34.472049689441% 34.472049689441% Fewest Trips Most Trips
see reported repairs
  40 Sorentos, 9.4 months of data per Sorento, average 84900 miles

Redesigned for this model year.
2017 Kia Soul   small sample, members only   see reported repairs
  21 Souls, 8.7 months of data per Soul, average 9500 miles

* Small sample, members only.
2016 Kia Soul 9
3.0612244897959% 3.0612244897959% Fewest Trips Most Trips
see reported repairs
  38 Souls, 10.9 months of data per Soul, average 20200 miles
2015 Kia Soul 27
33.673469387755% 33.673469387755% Fewest Trips Most Trips
see reported repairs
  42 Souls, 9.5 months of data per Soul, average 33900 miles
2014 Kia Soul   small sample, members only   see reported repairs
  24 Souls, 9.9 months of data per Soul, average 41400 miles

* Small sample, members only.
2013 Kia Soul 14
6.1576354679803% 6.1576354679803% Fewest Trips Most Trips
see reported repairs
  29 Souls, 9.2 months of data per Soul, average 51700 miles
2012 Kia Soul 33
29.53667953668% 29.53667953668% Fewest Trips Most Trips
see reported repairs
  43 Souls, 11.0 months of data per Soul, average 83500 miles
2011 Kia Soul   small sample, members only   see reported repairs
  16 Souls, 9.0 months of data per Soul, average 79700 miles

* Small sample, members only.
2010 Kia Soul 39
32.926829268293% 32.926829268293% Fewest Trips Most Trips
see reported repairs
  35 Souls, 9.8 months of data per Soul, average 89500 miles
2017 Kia Sportage   small sample, members only   see reported repairs
  22 Sportages, 10.8 months of data per Sportage, average 13900 miles

* Small sample, members only.
2007 Kia Sportage   small sample, members only   see reported repairs
  11 Sportages, 8.9 months of data per Sportage, average 111500 miles

* Very small sample, members only.
2005 Kia Sportage   small sample, members only   see reported repairs
  10 Sportages, 8.2 months of data per Sportage, average 123800 miles

* Very small sample, members only.

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Kia Reliability

You won't find Kia reliability information like this anywhere else. Actual repair frequencies, not just vague dots. So you can tell how much the Kia truly differs from competing car models in reliability.

These stats are promptly updated four times a year, to much more closely track Kia reliability as the cars age. Others tell you how reliable the Kia was a year ago, when the cars were a year younger and had 12,000 fewer miles on them. Only TrueDelta tells you how reliable the Kia has been recently.

What People Are Saying about Reliability and the Kia

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Reliability and Durability of the Kia

Kia Reliability and Durability: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2014 4dr SUV While the car does not feel all that "solid", the car has been relible and durable see full Kia review
2012 4dr SUV turbocharged 281hp 2.5L I4
8-speed automated manual AWD		 No issues so far at 30,000 miles. see full Kia review
2011 4dr SUV turbocharged 281hp 2.5L I4
8-speed automated manual FWD		 Owned for 14 months and 15K miles with ZERO problems! No issues whatsoever! see full Kia review
2011 4dr Hatch 147-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD		 Everything seems real easy to work on and replace. Looking under the hood, belts and parts are easy to get to. see full Kia review
2010 4dr Hatch 161-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 5Star crash, 4Star rollover and a 10year 100k warrenty. Hyundai did wonders for KIA when they merged. The fit and finish have really come around in the past few years and greatly in the 2010 linups for both companies. Very responsive to customer needs. see full Kia review
2010 4dr Hatch 152-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed manual FWD		 The reviews I have read and the actual driving experience. see full Kia review
2010 4dr Hatch 152-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed manual FWD		 When we bought this car in 2010, we were aware of Kia's dim reputation in the 1990s and their better -- but still "cheap" -- reputation in the 2000s. But it seemed like Kia was advancing quickly. And so they have. In the five-plus years we've owned the car, it has been recalled four times. None of the recalls stranded us and one even was proactive (added rustproofing). The car has received routine maintenance. And that's been about it. It has been quite troublefree. And, so far, it doesn't look like we'll need to claim on the one remaining warranty -- the anti-corrosion warranty. It's only six years, but the car still looks good. All in all, we gambled on getting a bargain and we won. We definitely would consider another Kia for our next vehicle. see full Kia review
2010 2dr Coupe 187-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 love the warranty and company reputation in recent years see full Kia review
2008 4dr Hatch 138-horsepower 2.0L I4
4-speed automatic FWD		 All of my Kia vehicles, past and present, have had both individual and combined repair rates lower than any other brand of vehicle I have ever owned. see full Kia review
2008 4dr SUV turbocharged 134hp 2.0L I4 Diesel
6-speed manual AWD		 My previous Kia was totally reliable. The Sportage has the same engine & gearbox and many common fittings so I am hoping for the same (it has positive consumer reviews). The interior is designed for work with a well lined cargo area. see full Kia review
Kia Reliability and Durability: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2013 0 This has been the worst car I have ever owned for needing maitenance and repairs. Shocked and dissappointed. see full Kia review
2012 4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 Remains to be seen. Kia motors is on it's way up and I still think it could go either way as far as durability and reliability are concerned. see full Kia review
2010 4dr Sedan 148-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic FWD		 Some owners have reported getting transmissions replaced after a few as 600 miles. A little too risky for my taste! Others noted squeaking interior plastics and miscellaneous rattles in other components very early in the life of the car. see full Kia review
2008 4dr Sedan 264-horsepower 3.8L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 i bought this car new back in december,2008,and absolutely loved it,to say the least.shortly after this time,maybe 2 weeks,i noticed the ride quality had started to change,and keeps getting worse.also,several issues with interior rattles. see full Kia review
2008 4dr Minivan, ext. 276-horsepower 3.3L V6
8-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Had problems with two side door locks. Repaired under warranty. see full Kia review
2007 4dr Minivan, ext. 276-horsepower 3.3L V6
8-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Actually not bad but long term reliability is still questionable. Repair prices and parts are much harder to find in my area. see full Kia review
2006 4dr Minivan, ext. 276-horsepower 3.3L V6
8-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Had some problems with computer. Dealers are not very competent. see full Kia review
2006 4dr Minivan, ext. 276-horsepower 3.3L V6
8-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Published reliability survey information shows the 2006 Sedona (first year of the re-design) already to be below average. Mine has developed a rattle and squeek at the rear seats and wall panel area. Not too bad, but notice it more than before. see full Kia review
2005 4dr Sedan 264-horsepower 3.8L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Sudden acceleration and hesitation see full Kia review