Lexus IS vs. Kia Sorento Reliability Comparisons
You won't find Lexus IS or Kia Sorento reliability information like this anywhere else. Actual repair frequencies, not just vague dots, to make it clear how much the Lexus IS and the Kia Sorento truly differ in reliability. These stats are promptly updated four times a year, to much more closely track Lexus IS and Kia Sorento reliability as the cars age. Others tell you how reliable the Lexus IS and the Kia Sorento were 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 Lexus IS and the Kia Sorento have been recently.
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Lexus IS Reliability through December 31, 2012
An asterisk (*) marks results based on small sample sizes.
General NotesModels 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 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so 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.
What People Are Saying about Reliability and the Lexus IS
blog comments powered by DisqusWhat Our Members Are Saying about Lexus IS Reliability and Durability
| Reliability and Durability of the Lexus IS: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Lexus is arguably the most reliable and safe vehicle available |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Owned this car for four years and had zero problems. |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
History of excellent/above average Lexus reliability |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Very very reliable and will remain so for a long time. |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Toyota/Lexus qquality, fit & finish, and long term reliability is above average. |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Its a Lexus enough said. |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Have 2300 miles so far and no problems to speak of. |
| 2005 | 4dr Sedan 215-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Thus far seems to have littel to no problems despite being used when I bought it. |
| 2002 | 4dr Wagon 215-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Virtually no major repair issues. At 82,000+ miles, have replaced only wear items. Yet to do suspension, electrics, joints, bushings, etc. |
| 2002 | 4dr Sedan 215-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Reliable a the day is long. |
| 2001 | 4dr Sedan 215-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Bulletproof |
What Our Members Are Saying about Kia Sorento Reliability and Durability
None of our members have yet commented on the reliability and durability of the Kia Sorento.
