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Mazda Mazda6 and Kia Sorento 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
[?] see reported repairs
  41 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 30500 miles driven

Redesigned for this model year. Glitchy. Generally minor issues.
59 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 28100 miles driven2016 Mazda Mazda6
[?] see reported repairs
  59 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 28100 miles driven
35 vehicles, 11.4 months per vehicle, 44100 miles driven2015 Mazda Mazda6
[?] see reported repairs
  35 vehicles, 11.4 months per vehicle, 44100 miles driven
40 vehicles, 11.4 months per vehicle, 54400 miles driven

Redesigned for this model year. Past common problems with door weatherstripping, infotainment system.
2014
Mazda Mazda6
[?] see reported repairs
  40 vehicles, 11.4 months per vehicle, 54400 miles driven

Redesigned for this model year. Past common problems with door weatherstripping, infotainment system.
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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Mazda Mazda6 vs. Kia Sorento Lemon Odds and Nada Odds

Other sources of Mazda Mazda6 and Kia Sorento reliability data provide only averages, which can conceal as much as they reveal. So we also report the percentage of Mazda Mazda6s and Kia Sorentos with no repairs at all in the past year and the percentage of Mazda Mazda6s 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 Mazda Mazda6 and Kia Sorento lemon odds as the cars age. Others can be over a year behind. Only TrueDelta tells you how reliable the Mazda Mazda6 and Kia Sorento have been recently.

To see how frequently Mazda Mazda6 and Kia Sorento problems occur, check out our car reliability stats.

What Our Members Are Saying about the Brand Reputation of the Mazda Mazda6

Mazda Mazda6 Brand Reputation: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2014 4dr Sedan 184-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Mazda tied with Subaru for second place in 2013 Consumer Reports Best Car Brands, behind Lexus. Great driving a car brand not everyone has but is still known for quality and a great driving experience. see full Mazda Mazda6 review
2008 4dr Hatch 156-horsepower 2.3L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Well screwed together - quality see full Mazda Mazda6 review
Mazda Mazda6 Brand Reputation: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
the previous model of mazda6 was looking like 10 years older than camry, altima or accord, it was smaller too, mazda never was something bigger than marginal car producer under the ford management see full Mazda Mazda6 review
2003 4dr Sedan 220-horsepower 3.0L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Considered low-mid class and low resale values. see full Mazda Mazda6 review
 

TrueDelta Reviews the Brand Reputation of the Kia Sorento

Kia Sorento Brand Reputation: Cons
YearComment
2011 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