| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
2016 Kia Sorento repairs by problem area
Engine (14%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (10%)
Brakes and Traction Control (4%)
Suspension and Steering (8%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (41%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (15%)
Other (7%)
Chart based on 71 repairs.
2016 Kia Sorento engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (11%)
< $100 (89%)
Chart based on 9 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2016 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV
turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 57660 mi | Oil leak. Fixed under warranty even though it had expired 3 days previously. |
2016 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV
290-horsepower 3.3L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 30000 mi US $180 |
Failure to start, again. The dealer had the car for two days and called me early on the third. Service said the battery in the key FOB was very weak and replaced it. I''ll be patient but my gut feeling is that I haven''t seen the end of this mess. |
2016 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV
290-horsepower 3.3L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 58000 mi US $2701 |
Found multiple oil leaks upon inspection, via a diagnostic or KIA multi-point inspection. FEE $10 Found oil pan, timing cover, oil sender plate, and oil housing to all have leaks. Oil was coming down the top of the transmission, as well, as down the front and rear of the timing cover/engine assy. KIA also recommended spark plug replacement for $412. In addition, to OIL PRESSURE SWITCH and Pipe assy - FUEL HIGH. Paid $430.70 Service contract or power train warranty furnished and paid for a KIA LOANER and these parts Bolt-Flange O-ring Washer -injector Brkt Tip Seal - injector Backup O-ring Upper o-ring Threebond 1217 H (6) Antifreeze coolant (6) Gasket - water pump LH Gasket - water pump RH O-ring Gasket outlet LH Gasket outlet RH Seal - oil Oil seal RR Gasket -cover o-ring Resealed timing cover, oil pan assy, replaced sender gaskets, oil housing seals, ATTEMPTED de-greasing the engine |
| 32000 mi | Broke down on I84 in the center of a 4 lane highway on a late Friday night. Literally was almost killed. Car shuttered and, jerked, and stopped within seconds. Dealer states it is a broken fuel pump. Initially told me I just ran it out of gas. However, I had filled it up 30 min. before. Car burned entire tank gas in less then 30 miles. Just happened so Im still in angry mode. Worse, Kia couldn't find me in the roadside assistance. They answered quickly when I called but it took 20 min on the side of the highway for them to agree to send a tow truck. They still didn't see me or my VIN in their system. I was without car for 8 days. They gave me a rental. I paid nothing for anything accept a lot of aggravation. Also, the problem turned out to be a bad fuel injector. They replaced the whole system. The gas burned out the catalytic converter. That had to be replaced with entire exhaust system which melted. Fluke of a problem, not typical but it did happen. Otherwise great SUV, but I almost ended dead. |
| 14260 mi | Rough idle with a/c on.Very noticeable at times. Dealer insists its normal |
| 14260 mi | Dealer replaced alternator and tensioners relating to earlier vibration complaint. No change in operation |
| 38000 mi | Oil observed under engine and transmission, looked lighter and clearer than engine oil which was being serviced at the time. Area around drain plug was clean and dry. Oil drain plug replaced by dealer. Hopefully the dealer got this right, will be keeping an eye on the oil leak. |
| 79000 mi | Small oil leak from timing chain cover, replaced gasket under factory warranty for free. |
2016 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV
185-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 48000 mi | oil light would come on sometimes, took in for oil change and they also had a recall for a valve on engine. no problem since. |
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