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Scion tC 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.
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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Scion tC vs. Kia Sorento Lemon Odds and Nada Odds

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

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

What Our Members Are Saying about the Brand Reputation of the Scion tC

Scion tC Brand Reputation: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 2dr Hatch 161-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed manual FWD
made by toyota what else can i say see full Scion tC review
2009 2dr Hatch 161-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed manual FWD
Scion supports its customers. Team ScioNRG has been sponsored by Scion Corp as well as many Scion dealerships. see full Scion tC review
2006 2dr Hatch 160-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed manual FWD
Toyota is believed to be reliable and accountable for their warranties see full Scion tC review
Scion tC Brand Reputation: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2006 2dr Hatch 160-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
toyota is resting on its laurels, they could make the worst car on earth, and people would stand in line to buy it. like datsun 310GX see full Scion tC 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