2011 Kia Sorento Consumer Discussions

Kia Sorento Transmission Problems

• Re: 2011 Kia [mcdonald340]

  Written by: jph291 on Jan 14, 2012 8:43:21 AM

  I have a 2010 Sorento with 10K miles and was driving on I-95 last night. I thought someone hit me from behind because there was such a jolt. There was no car close enough to have hit me so I pulled over to see if I had hit something. There was no damage, but when I pulled back onto the highway the car was sluggish. As I continued to accelerate I ... Read More

Kia Sorento Brakes

• Re: 2012 Sorento Brake Issues [lo5691]

  Written by: hromero on Jan 10, 2012 8:32:16 PM

  I bought my 2012 Kia Sorento in April 2011, and after 10,000 I also started to notice the grinding noise during medium braking, (pulling into a parking space ect.) I complained and dealer tech. stated he didn't notice any noise. I took it home and sure enough did it again. I called back to take it in on Jan 11, 2012. I will post what they tell me...The noise sounds as ... Read More

Kia Sorento Transmission Problems

• KIA Sorento Transmission

  Written by: mcdonald340 on Jan 4, 2012 6:14:36 PM

  Just received order from Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) in Texas: KIA must repurchase my vehicle!!! On the day of the hearing, a KIA representative accompanied myself for a test ride and the transmission was still jerking and slipping. That carried significant weight with the Judge. Thanks all and stay away from 2011 :) KIA Sorento's.

Kia Sorento Maintenance and Repair

• Fueling issue on 2003

  Written by: mikewallace1 on Dec 27, 2011 9:33:08 AM

  Has any else had issues when fueling this vehicle? After a few dollars are pumped the gas sprays back out and gets you covered in gas. It takes 20 minutes to slowly pump gas to eliminate this from happening. This started happening 2 months ago. Mileage was under 70k. Here is a thread about it but it is from 2011... http://www.arfc.org/complaints/2003/kia/sorento/fuel_system_gasoline/problem.asp- x

Kia Sorento Real World MPG

• Re: Kia sorento MPG [greped]

  Written by: mtnman1 on Dec 27, 2011 8:11:30 AM

  That's why I must have test driven the Sorento V6 and 4 cylinders numerous times. I pretty much knew from the start that the 4 was way too weak for this vehicle and noisy too. Put any passengers and luggage in and drive through mountains forget it. That's why I went with a 2011 EX V6 with the premium package. We get about 18mpg around town and 26 on the highway. ... Read More

Kia Sorento Transmission Problems

• Re: 2008 Kia Sorento, Passenger side airbag and transmisson problems [twest08kia]

  Written by: aglax on Dec 18, 2011 10:04:31 AM

  I had the same problem! Bought the 2008 Nov. 2010 used with 23,700 miles on it and over the summer was hearing a whining noise that kept getting worse. By that time I had 40K on it and the repair man said it was the differential that needed replacing. I submitted for warranty and KIA refused sayig that I failed to perfrom the 22k mile check on the vehicle which included ... Read More

Kia Sorento Real World MPG

• Re: KIA Sorento 2012 V6 [ennui101]

  Written by: cmuniz on Dec 16, 2011 5:17:30 AM

  I have had similar results with my 2012 EX with the GDI engine that is supposed to get up to 32 mpg on the highway. Mine has about 1,250 miles on it and I get between 22-24 mpg in what I call "mixed" driving, which is about half on the freeway. While I know it's too early to really gauge the real mileage, I have serious doubts that I will ever ... Read More

Kia Sorento

• Re: got kids? [steve_]

  Written by: msmithttu01 on Nov 27, 2011 5:24:03 PM

  Hi I currently own a 2011 Kia Sorento. I live in Lubbock, Tx and have 3 children.

Kia Sorento Transmission Problems

• 2011 Kia Sorento fwd. 2.4 cylinder auto trans.

  Written by: diosdado on Nov 23, 2011 8:50:02 PM

  Hello, my 2011 kia sorento was fixed on recall regarding the tranny. After driving for 26 days I had a bad accident. It takes 20 minutes from home to work and I'm positive that the vehicle engine is in normal temperature. I stopped at MCDONALD REST. to buy my breakfast. the vehicle is facing towards the building of the restaurant. I got on and started my veh. step on my brakes ... Read More

Kia Sorento Lease Questions

• Re: Lease figures for 2012 Sorento EX with Premium Pkg [Car_man]

  Written by: 614surf on Nov 23, 2011 7:25:44 AM

  Hi Car_Man - Looking at leasing a Kia Sorento EX AWD I-4 GDI. I read that the residual value on the GDI's are ~58% according to ALG press release back in May 2011. Do you have any info on what the current money factor and residual value is on this exact I-4 GDI AWD with 15K miles per year and what it might be with 18K miles per year?

Kia Sorento

• EX with 3rd row ONLY? (2012)

  Written by: agosto on Nov 21, 2011 8:26:16 AM

  Hi, I m looking that EDMUNDS has 2 options for the 2012 EX 2.4L: Premium package & the 3rd row. This is very important to me because i would like the EX with only the 3r row and i am not interested in the pricey premium package at all. However when using the "build your sorento" feature at the kia website the only option IS the premium package that contains the ... Read More

Kia Sorento Maintenance and Repair

• Re: Kia Sorento 2011 xm Air conditioning compressor problem [1greatscott]

  Written by: esmith1172 on Nov 15, 2011 9:02:50 AM

  Well, not sure if this is a 100% cure to the thud, but, what I found out is that prior to the "thud" noise, I brought my Sorento in for oil change and during the process they did a systme update to the computer. This update changed the transmission pressure. When I brought it back, they did a "reset" I guess back to the original specs (prior to update) and now ... Read More

• Re: Kia Sorento 2011 xm Air conditioning compressor problem [esmith1172]

  Written by: 1greatscott on Nov 12, 2011 5:17:09 AM

  That's kind of odd! I also bought my Kia sorento 2011 on 11/30/2010 , manufactured date on my kia is 07/2010. The front AC just blows air only, not cold. I have to turn the rear AC button to get cold air. Then I got a voluntary recall from KIA about the boots. So took it into the dealer, replaced the boot protection, and then this time, I noticed the "thug" ... Read More

Kia Sorento

• got kids?

  Written by: steve_ on Nov 10, 2011 11:14:34 AM

  A reporter is interested in talking with parents who own a 2011 or 2012 Kia Optima, Kia Sorento, Hyundai Elantra, Ford Focus, Honda Fit, Honda Odyssey, Mazda 5, Subaru Outback, Dodge Durango, or Toyota Sienna. If you are interested in commenting on your experience, please reply to pr@edmunds.com no later than Friday, November 30, 2011 and include your city and state of residence, the model year of your vehicle and the ... Read More

Kia Sorento Maintenance and Repair

• Re: 2011 KIA Sorento Cruise Control Issue [esmith1172]

  Written by: hsasser on Oct 20, 2011 2:37:38 PM

  Thanks for the info. Please let me know if you find out more information on this issue.

• Re: 2011 KIA Sorento Cruise Control Issue [hsasser]

  Written by: esmith1172 on Oct 20, 2011 5:31:37 AM

  I am familiar with this. This could be as easy as a short in the connection to the cruise control, whereas the cable could have come loose in the engine. I have seen this happen a lot of times with different vehicles especially after work is done. The KIA dealership/service is responsible for this under warranty, regardless of where the problem is.

• 2011 KIA Sorento Cruise Control Issue

  Written by: hsasser on Oct 19, 2011 7:03:41 PM

  I bought a new 2011 KIA Sorento LX (6A/4-I) in March 2010 and I now have 54,000 miles on it. I'm very happy with my Sorento except for one problem. The cruise control will not set properly all of the time. I turn the cruise control on, get to the speed I want and press the Set button down but some times nothing happens. When this happens, I have to press ... Read More

Kia Sorento Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• press request

  Written by: kirstie_h on Oct 17, 2011 10:42:06 AM

  A reporter is interested in talking with owners of a 2011 or 2012 Kia Sorento who are also parents. If you are interested in commenting on your experience, please reply to pr@edmunds.com no later than Monday, October 31, 2011 and include your city and state of residence, the model year of your vehicle and the age of your child/ren.

2011 Kia Sorento

• press request

  Written by: kirstie_h on Oct 17, 2011 10:41:34 AM

  A reporter is interested in talking with owners of a 2011 or 2012 Kia Sorento who are also parents. If you are interested in commenting on your experience, please reply to pr@edmunds.com no later than Monday, October 31, 2011 and include your city and state of residence, the model year of your vehicle and the age of your child/ren.

Kia Sorento Maintenance and Repair

• Re: Kia Sorento 2011 xm Air conditioning compressor problem [tskeu]

  Written by: esmith1172 on Oct 10, 2011 8:53:45 AM

  I am having a similar problem, I bought mine a year ago (in US), and over the past few months when I start the car, I hear a big thud as if the compressor is trying to kick in as soon as the car starts. It's annoying as anything. I also noticed that the last time I brought my sorento in and they did a computer update, I think the update ... Read More

Kia Sorento Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Can I do any better?

  Written by: karey43 on Apr 28, 2011 8:12:55 AM

  Having some trouble getting my 2011 sorento. Ideally I want an l4 EX(not V6) with some dealer-installed options, but considering an EX with the premium package if that's too difficult. Went through the listed inventories at the Kia dealers in my area, saw a base EX, requested an internet price, MSRP was 25,553 but with the various rebates I was offered 21,960. I went in for an appointment but I didn't ... Read More

Kia Sorento Maintenance and Repair

• General thoughts on purchasing this vehicle

  Written by: kyirish1971 on Sep 12, 2011 6:35:14 PM

  I have had a 2011 Kia Sorento for about a year now, and wanted to share some of my concerns about the vehicle if you are thinking of buying one. First, I bought the car one day before leaving for a vacation - I drove 2000 miles round trip. The day after I brought the car home, one of the pegs that holds the cargo net in place fell off and ... Read More

• Re: 2011 Kia Sorento with Engine Coolant & Oil Mixing [marquitha]

  Written by: roadrunner70 on Aug 15, 2011 11:25:22 AM

  what was the recall. I forget.

Kia Sorento Real World MPG

• No problems with MPG on 2011 Sorento

  Written by: sweetserenity on Aug 10, 2011 9:23:17 PM

  I bought my 2011 Kia Sorento in Feburary 2011 brand new no miles. I currently have 9000 miles and realized at certain gas stations I get less MPG, the average was about 25. Some gas stations use a cheaper quality gas which effects all vechicles MPG. I found a local Marathon gas station, and I average between 32-35 MPG highway. Street I average 27 MPG. If you are getting a lower ... Read More

Kia Sorento Maintenance and Repair

• Re: Kia Sorento 2011 xm Air conditioning compressor problem [tskeu]

  Written by: tony169 on Aug 10, 2011 6:03:05 AM

  Hi tskeu, I am interested to get Sorento 2011 in Malaysia. After seeing so many negative feedback of this car from this website, just wonder do you also faced the similiar problem? I can't really find forum about Sorento 2011 in Malaysia until saw your post over here. Appreciate to hear your sharing...Many thanks.

Kia Sorento Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Re: Need opinon on price ASAP 2011 EX V6 AWD [cabezud]

  Written by: rkenn on Mar 13, 2011 8:13:27 AM

  CORRECTION-- I got my 2011 Sorento EX 6 cyl, with Convenience package 2 and 3rd row seats. Also got rear cargo net and cargo cover for 24,596 out the door with everything. It is NOT a FWD. Invoice was 32,149. Got a competitors rebate of $1500, another rebate for $1000, 4200.for a trade in, and 1000 for not using Kia financing. With all taxes and fees, I paid $24,596

Kia Sorento Transmission Problems

• Re: 2011 Kia [erinhaf]

  Written by: mcdonald340 on Jul 26, 2011 6:22:02 PM

  So sorry to hear about your ordeal and thankful you, and your unborn child, were not injured. Good news on the Transmission. Go to WWW.SAFECAR.GOV and you can look at the service bulletins as well as the recalls on the KIA Sorento 2011 and you will see that there is now a recall to replace the transmission. Call you dealer or call the :) :) National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration ... Read More

Kia Sorento Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Re: 2012 Kia Sorento 2WD LX - $21,200 [rrbhokies]

  Written by: csuf1 on Jul 19, 2011 9:33:35 PM

  I paid that for my 2011 in June of 2010 and mine has backup camera, heated front seats, white pearl metallic paint, roof rack, fog lamps, mats, cargo tray and cargo net, etc. I love it. 15,000+ miles and no problems. I talked my sister into buying the same one, but hers came w/3rd row seat. She paid more. Hope you enjoy it as much as I have.

Kia Sorento Maintenance and Repair

• 2011 Kia Sorento with Engine Coolant & Oil Mixing

  Written by: marquitha on Jul 13, 2011 11:28:16 AM

  I have a 2011 Kia Sorento with 20K miles. Recently, after leaving an event for 1 hour, we came out to see our Sorento with what looked like gold and brown "oil" down under the front right tire. We called Kia for roadside assistance, and while they could tow the car, they could not carry my family of four (nor garantee a vehicle for us) to the dealership with the car. ... Read More

2011 Kia Sorento

• Re: 2011 Sorento Will Not Start [mc111]

  Written by: kmforest on Jul 5, 2011 4:05:37 PM

  I also have the 2011 Sorento with push button ignition. I have thoroughly enjoyed this car....until today. I am a home health provider and drive 35-100 miles/day in this car. Well, today while 35 miles away from my home, the car would not start! My husband drove out to assist because he simply could not believe that the Kia was malfunctioning (likely thinking I did something). Well, he got the car ... Read More

Kia Sorento Real World MPG

• 2011 Sorento SX - poor gas mileage

  Written by: rgnmgr on Jun 30, 2011 2:34:38 PM

  Our 2011 Kia Sorento SX - V6 - does not come close to the mileage ratings shown by Kia. Our typical city mpg is about 15 mpg per the car computer. We are not hotrodders, and do not commute in stop and go traffic. We are very disappointed as better economy was a reason we moved up to this new vehicle. As a side note we were also disappointed to find ... Read More

2011 Kia Sorento

• Kia Sorento 2011

  Written by: sorrento11 on Jun 20, 2011 5:04:44 AM

• Re: 2011 Sorento Will Not Start [shooter2747]

  Written by: mc111 on Jun 16, 2011 7:00:03 AM

  Bought the 2011 Kia Sorento EX 4 cyl w/ push start Feb 2010 for my wife. She has about 20k miles on it now. She called me at midnight after work to let me know it would not start. AAA towed it to dealer next day, they looked at it and diagnosed the problem as a bad switch connected to the brake pedal. The good news is Kia has developed a ... Read More

Kia Sorento Lease Questions

• Re: Lease rates for 2011 & 2012 SX FWD [ashwen]

  Written by: Car_man on Jun 13, 2011 5:34:04 PM

  Hi ashwen. Kia's June buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 36 month lease of a 2011 Sorento SX FWD with 12,000 miles per year are .00164 and 51%, respectively. The numbers for an otherwise identical lease of a 2012 model are .00126 and 54%, respectively. Kia is currently providing a $1,500 cash incentive on leases of the 2011 model, but no cash on the 2012 model. Car_man ... Read More

• Re: Lease rates for Sorento LX V6 w AWD [andy2812]

  Written by: Car_man on Jun 5, 2011 3:25:57 PM

  I'd be happy to andy2812. Kia Finance's June buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 36 month lease of a 2011 Sorento LX V6 AWD with 12,000 miles per year are .00154 and 50%, respectively. When negotiating your deal on this truck, make sure to take advantage of the $1,500 cash incentive that is currently available on it. Car_man Host Prices Paid: Buying & Leasing Experiences Forum

Kia Sorento Maintenance and Repair

• Re: Kia Sorento problems [crissyg]

  Written by: rick201 on May 27, 2011 12:19:27 AM

  I also have a 2011 Kia Sorento and I had to take it in last Friday (May 20th, 2011) because of a defective sensor for the rear parking assist. They replaced the sensor but the problem was still not solved, they replaced the harness still with no luck, then they replaced the electric module? which they say controls all of the sensors and that still didnt work. At this time they ... Read More

• Re: Kia Sorento problems [soryibykia]

  Written by: crissyg on May 16, 2011 7:06:26 PM

  It's a 2011. Crazy huh??

• Kia Sorento with ISSUES...possibly a Lemon? Need help.

  Written by: crissyg on May 16, 2011 9:38:13 AM

  Hey everyone! I have a few questions and hopefully someone may be able to help me out. I have a 2011 Kia Sorento, AWD, I4 LX. First of all, I have noticed, but thought it was ABS, that I will be going 40mph and need to apply my brake. At first it seems like it is braking "normally" and then all of the sudden it feels like it locks or something ... Read More

• Kia Sorento 2011 xm Air conditioning compressor problem

  Written by: tskeu on May 16, 2011 2:42:58 AM

  I just bought a Sorento 2011 XM last month in Malaysia. But i have to send it to service center today due to a strange and loud noise when i switch on the air conditional. The service center said it was due to the air conditioning compressor and need to order part from Korea. They said they need to take a month for delivery. This is unbelieveable! any one of you ... Read More

Kia Sorento Lease Questions

• Re: 2011 Kia SorentoAWD 4dr I4 LX w/AUTO [radude]

  Written by: Car_man on May 10, 2011 6:26:42 PM

  Hi radude. Infiniti Financial Services' May buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 36 month lease of a 2011 Kia Sorento AWD LX I4 with 10,000 miles per year are .00094 and 52%, respectively. When negotiating your deal on this vehicle, make sure to take advantage of the $1,500 cash incentive that is currently available on leases of it. Car_man Host Prices Paid: Buying & Leasing Experiences Forum ... Read More

• 2011 Kia SorentoAWD 4dr I4 LX w/AUTO

  Written by: radude on May 9, 2011 10:46:40 AM

  Car_man, What it the the current MF and Residual for a 36 month/10K lease on a 2011 Kia Sorento AWD 4dr I4 LX w/AUTO? Thanks

2011 Kia Sorento

• 2011 kia sorento paint issues

  Written by: stratg6 on May 5, 2011 8:10:39 AM

  at the top of the passengers side hood in front of the wiper blade their is rust coming thru the surface along the ridgelinethe dealer says it is due to stone chips but no sign of damage of chipping or denting elsewhere

Kia Sorento Transmission Problems

• Re: 2011 Kia [antons911]

  Written by: mtnman1 on Apr 30, 2011 2:03:45 PM

  First off when you read a forum such as this it is going to appear that the vast majority of Sorento owners are having problems. People that are having problems are going to be attracted to these threads because it gives them an opportunity to vent. I have a 2011 Sorento EX V6 purchased in June 2010 and have had no problems with my transmission, knock on wood. I'm not sure, ... Read More

• Re: 2011 Kia [mcdonald340]

  Written by: antons911 on Apr 30, 2011 9:14:45 AM

  Planning to purchase a Sorento, got some worry after reading these posts. Can someone tell me, on which models the transmission problem occured? V6, AWD, 4 cylinder, automatic or manual?

• Re: 2011 Kia [crissyg]

  Written by: mcdonald340 on Apr 25, 2011 4:46:22 PM

  Sorry to hear about your troubles! WV Lemon laws should be on internet, however, you might call the Attorney General's Office. My wife and I lived in WV for 15 years and through politics, we met the Attorney General many times. Point is, the politicians were very easy to access and very helpful. Glad you were not hurt, or your husband. As with all my replys, I hope you might find ... Read More

Kia Sorento Lease Questions

• Re: Kia Sorrento LX / EX V6 AWD [thesignal]

  Written by: Car_man on Apr 25, 2011 4:36:25 PM

  I sure do thesignal. Kia's current base lease rate and residual value for a 36 month lease of a 2011 Sorento EX V6 AWD with 15,000 miles per year are .00129 and 50%, respectively. The numbers for an otherwise identical lease of a Sorento LX V6 AWD are .00054 and 48%. When negotiating your deal on this truck, make sure to take advantage of the $1,500 cash incentive that is currently ... Read More

Kia Sorento Transmission Problems

• 2011 Kia

  Written by: crissyg on Apr 25, 2011 8:24:53 AM

  After doing a general search on kia's with transmission issues, I came accross this site. To be honest, I AM SICK! I bought a brand new 2011 Kia Sorento on December 2010. On April 14th, I was headed to work and it felt like I hit a brick wall. My car then would not shift gears and it would barely pull out. So I called a tow truck to haul to ... Read More

Kia Sorento Lease Questions

• Re: March Rates - SX [spagball]

  Written by: Car_man on Mar 29, 2011 4:26:56 PM

  Here you go spagball. Kia Motors Finance's March buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 36 month lease of a 2011 Sorento SX AWD with 12,000 miles per year are 00131 and 50%, respectively. I'm not sure if KMF offers leases with only 10,000 miles per year, but if it does, its residual values for that mileage allowance are likely 1% higher. Car_man Host Prices Paid: Buying & ... Read More

• Re: LX, 4cyl, 2WD [bobcat2k1]

  Written by: Car_man on Mar 29, 2011 4:25:18 PM

  I'd be happy to Bobcat2k1. Kia Motors Finance's March buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 36 month lease of a 2011 Sorento LX 4WD with 12,000 miles per year are .00054 and 49%, respectively. Yes, Kia is offering the $1,500 cash incentive on leases of this truck right now. Car_man Host Prices Paid: Buying & Leasing Experiences Forum

• Re: EX, 4 cl, FWD [tamzab123]

  Written by: Car_man on Feb 27, 2011 3:49:34 PM

  I sure can, tamzab123. Kia Motors Finance's February buy rate lease money factor and residual value fore a 36 month lease of a 2011 Sorento EX 4-cylinder FWD with 15,000 miles per year are .00178 and 47%, respectively. There's lots of different ways to calculate sales tax on leased vehicles. They vary from state to state. I don't believe that you have to pay sales tax on the price of the ... Read More

• Re: Feb ONE PAY Lease - 2011 Kia Sorento LX AWD V6 [vj49]

  Written by: Car_man on Feb 27, 2011 3:41:45 PM

  No problem vj49. If I was interested in finding out this information, I would just ask the dealer. You can always ask more than one to keep them honest. Car_man Host Prices Paid: Buying & Leasing Experiences Forum

2011 Kia Sorento

• I just wasted $37,000

  Written by: simon48 on Feb 22, 2011 7:36:28 PM

  I bought the 2011 Kia Sorento SX. It quit on me WHILE DRIVING with only 300 miles on it. Roadside assistance was of little help as they didn't have me in their computer. Service said the battery was run down. Next, the dashboard, doors and right rear end started rattling . I took it in and the AFTER MARKET tow bar that they installed was hitting the muffler, They said they ... Read More

Kia Sorento Warranty Questions

• Re: Sorento Kia 2011 [minong1]

  Written by: mcdonald340 on Feb 18, 2011 10:31:28 AM

  I had same problems. If you have time, you have right to file a complaint with Federal Govt at www.safecar.gov and then go to "Vehicle Owners" and then "file a complaint" to initiate a recall. Good luck and we finally got an attorney to fight our case with the transmission, pulling to the right, cruise control, and now sudden acceleration.

Kia Sorento Lease Questions

• Re: Feb ONE PAY Lease - 2011 Kia Sorento LX AWD V6 [Car_man]

  Written by: vj49 on Feb 10, 2011 5:11:34 PM

  Thanks Car_man! Please let me know the best way to get the one-pay money factor. Should I just call the Kia Motor Finance to get that information?

• Re: Feb 11 rate [tamzab123]

  Written by: Car_man on Feb 10, 2011 4:06:06 PM

  Hi tamzab123. Kia's current buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 36 month lease of a 2011 Sorento LX 4 FWD with 15,000 miles per year are .00167 and 49%, respectively. As I mentioned in the previous post, make sure to take advantage of the $1,500 cash incentive that is currently available on leases of this truck when negotiating your deal. Car_man Host Prices Paid: Buying & Leasing ... Read More

• Re: Feb ONE PAY Lease - 2011 Kia Sorento LX AWD V6 [vj49]

  Written by: Car_man on Feb 10, 2011 4:03:28 PM

  Hi vj49. Kia's February buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 36 month lease of a 2011 Sorento LX V6 AWD with 15,000 miles per year are .00204 and 49%, respectively. I'm not sure what the one-pay factor is for this vehicle, but I can try to find out for you. The competitive bonus program is available on leases. There is also a $1,500 cash incentive on leases ... Read More

Kia Sorento Transmission Problems

• Re: TRANSMISSION REPLACED IN NEW 2011 SORENTO 3500K [casskimm]

  Written by: mcdonald340 on Feb 10, 2011 1:52:06 PM

  Glad no one was injured. PLEASE File a complaint with the email I posted above or at www.safecar.gov then "Vehicle Owners" then "file a complaint". Once a certain number of complaints are filed, the United States Government (National Highway Transportation and Safety Administration) will force KIA to recall ALL SORENTO's. Thanks for replying. You may save someone's life by filing the complaint and you can do it online in 3 minutes! ... Read More

• TRANSMISSION REPLACED IN NEW 2011 SORENTO 3500K

  Written by: casskimm on Feb 10, 2011 1:02:59 PM

  Our First family vehicle has turned into a nightmare with a payment!" Driving in cruise control going abt 70 suddenly with no warning sounded like a bomb went off under the driver seat,Sorento stalled to nearly stopped and had no power,had to drive abt 20 mph on hwy to get home luckily was not far." This is what my husband said when he walked in from driving home from work! I ... Read More

Kia Sorento Lease Questions

• Feb ONE PAY Lease - 2011 Kia Sorento LX AWD V6

  Written by: vj49 on Feb 9, 2011 9:37:52 PM

  Car_man, I am looking for a 36 Month 15K Mile ONE PAY lease on 2011 Kia Sorento LX AWD V6 and wondering about the following. Appreciate any info you can provide. Thanks! 1. What is the current ONE PAY lease money factor and residual ? 2. Does $1000 Customer Cash-Back apply to a lease? 3. Does the Competitive Bonus Program $1500 cash-back apply in addition?

• Re: Feb '11 Lease Rates [sjm844]

  Written by: Car_man on Feb 9, 2011 5:08:23 PM

  Here you go sjm844. Kia's February buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 36 month lease of a 2011 Sorento EX V6 AWD with 12,000 miles per year are .00236 and 51%, respectively. When negotiating your deal on this truck, make sure to take advantage of the $1,500 cash incentive that is currently available on leases of it. Car_man Host Prices Paid: Buying & Leasing Experiences Forum

• Feb '11 Lease Rates

  Written by: sjm844 on Feb 2, 2011 12:34:08 PM

  Looking for current leasing numbers: 2011 Kia Sorento EX 6-Cylinder AWD, 36 month, 12,000 miles per year, for Central NY? lease money factor and residual value, please? Thanks!

• Re: January 2011 Leasing Numbers [phred84044]

  Written by: Car_man on Jan 26, 2011 1:39:34 PM

  Hi phred84044. Kia's January buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 36 month lease of a 2011 Sorento EX V6 FWD with 12,000 miles per year are .00236 and 52%, respectively. When negotiating your lease on this truck, make sure to take advantage of the $1,500 cash incentive that is currently available on it. Car_man Host Prices Paid: Buying & Leasing Experiences Forum

Kia Sorento Warranty Questions

• Sorento Kia 2011

  Written by: minong1 on Jan 26, 2011 10:51:52 AM

  25,000 miles, last week, within one year, transmission out, being replaced. informed today water pump is also leaking, being replaced today same time as transmission. loaner car is dirty when picked up, but have transportation. have registered complaints with headquarters in california and also regional headquarters in chicago. lots of lip service and standard verbage. wanted an extended warranty on the mfgr. transmission. they won't put new transmission in because some ... Read More

Kia Sorento Lease Questions

• January 2011 Leasing Numbers

  Written by: phred84044 on Jan 21, 2011 8:16:30 AM

  Can I get current leasing numbers on a 2011 Kia Sorento EX 6-Cylinder FWD, 36 month, 12,000 miles per year, Florida Panhandle? MF and residual, please? Thanks in advance.

Kia Sorento Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Re: bought 2011 Kia sorento AWD. do I need the corrosion & paint warranty? [kittysorento]

  Written by: beantown on Jan 13, 2011 12:02:09 PM

  Salesman said the regular warranty doesn't cover "environmental rust,"from salty roads or acid rain, etc. I can without a doubt say this is one of the funniest things I've ever heard a car dealer say. By definition, rust is not possible WITHOUT the environment playing a role. I'd like to hear his explanation of what he thinks can cause rust other than elements found in the environment. Rust can't just happen ... Read More

Kia Sorento Lease Questions

• Re: Kia Sorento AWD 4 cyl Lease [josh58]

  Written by: Car_man on Jan 11, 2011 5:26:01 PM

  Hi Josh. Are you asking for this vehicle's money factor and residual value? Kia's January buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 36 month lease of a 4-cylinder 2011 Sorento EX AWD with 12,000 miles per year are .00212 and 49%, respectively. Car_man Host Prices Paid: Buying & Leasing Experiences Forum

• Kia Sorento AWD 4 cyl Lease

  Written by: josh58 on Jan 8, 2011 12:20:51 PM

  Car Man, Can you give me the details on leasing a 2011 Kia Sorento EX AWD i4 with premium package 1? Zip is 55033. Lease options for 12K, 36 mos, $0 down. The dealers I have been working with are giving me a purchase price of $24995 and $25500. Thanks in advance! Josh

Kia Sorento Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Re: Kia Sorento: Prices Paid & Buying Experience [steevo]

  Written by: nitaboo1971 on Jan 5, 2011 11:42:53 AM

  I just purchased a 2011 Sorento AWD V6 w/ sunroof for $30,250 which includes freight.

Kia Sorento Maintenance and Repair

• ESC OFF problem 2008 Kia Sorento

  Written by: elfsprite33 on Jan 4, 2011 1:50:38 PM

  I have a 2008 Kia Sorento with just over 34,000 miles on it and am on my second experience with the ESC OFF problem. The first time was July 2010, car was taken to a dealership and they replaced the sensor and car worked fine until this past Monday. I started my car to warm it up and after 10 minutes I returned to the car to leave and noticed that ... Read More

Kia Sorento Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Re: Kia Sorento: Prices Paid & Buying Experience [Sylvia]

  Written by: vara411 on Jan 4, 2011 12:53:48 PM

  Paid $27,700 + TTL on a Snow White Pearl 2011 Sorento SX with no panoramic sunroof or DVD entertainment system. Extremely happy with our purchase so far and feel like we got a good deal. ... Of course, these sorts of numbers are always misleading and folks looking at these discussions should be aware of that. We have a pretty good feeling dealers will give you a good price if you ... Read More

• Re: bought 2011 Kia sorento AWD. do I need the corrosion & paint warranty? [kyfdx]

  Written by: kittysorento on Jan 2, 2011 7:00:46 PM

  . Thanks for your input, kyfdx. I agree. At first I thought maybe Kia was using inferior paint/metal in their cars that required the extra protection. Now I realize that would compromise the very reputation they're trying to build right now. The corrosion protection pkg. must be a big moneymaker for the dealerships

• Re: bought 2011 Kia sorento AWD. do I need the corrosion & paint warranty? [kittysorento]

  Written by: kyfdx on Jan 2, 2011 7:37:00 AM

  Almost every additional warranty or service offered in the F&I office is a high mark-up item, and of questionable value... It sounds good, because they are trained to make it sound that way, and to question your intelligence if you decline... Go out and look at your current vehicle, then decide if you need it. regards, kyfdx

• 2011 Sorento Sx AWD

  Written by: ausmcar on Jan 1, 2011 9:16:09 PM

  I just bought mine at Glendale Kia from Andy. Great experince and great price. Used Amex/zag referral. If you are in Southern California this is the dealership. A++++

• Re: bought 2011 Kia sorento AWD. do I need the corrosion & paint warranty?

  Written by: kittysorento on Jan 1, 2011 12:06:29 PM

  We are closing the deal on a 2011 Kia Sedona LX with convenience pkg, mud flaps, cargo, cover, cargo net and tray. They offered us $1000 rebate from Kia (expires 1/3/11) plus $1,000 "conquest" rebate, also from Kia. Price including 8% tax & reg. fees is $24,600. What we're wondering about is the corrosion pkg (electronic rust prevention). Salesman said the regular warranty doesn't cover "environmental rust,"from salty roads or acid ... Read More

Kia Sorento Transmission Problems

• Re: 2011 Sorento with many issues [smithsorento11]

  Written by: djruss84 on Jan 1, 2011 9:53:42 AM

  I had a very similar thing just happen to my 2011 Sorento SX over christmas. I was experiencing the clunking and hard start ups. And then while I was out finishing my Christmas shopping I heard a loud squeal/grinding and the vehicle ceased and stopped a dead stop in a busy intersection. The entire engine ceased up. The dealership drained the oil and found an abundance of metal fragments. I am ... Read More

Kia Sorento Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• bought 2011 Kia sorento lx AWD with convinence pkg

  Written by: prasadp on Dec 18, 2010 2:07:43 PM

  I just bought a 2011 kia LX AWD with convinence Pkg + cargo cover+cargo net+cargo try for $23151+TT price included $1000 rebate. Did I get a good deal?

Kia Sorento Lease Questions

• Re: 2011 kia sorento ex v6 fwd [lenamcdearmid]

  Written by: Car_man on Dec 13, 2010 5:11:48 PM

  Hi lenamcdearmid. I'd be happy to help you out. Kia's November buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 36 month lease of a 2011 Sorento EX V6 2WD with 12,000 miles per year are .00131 and 51%, respectively. I don't believe that Kia is currently providing support on 24 month leases. Kia is currently providing a $1,500 cash incentive on leases of this truck. I would be happy ... Read More

• Re: 2011 Kia Sorento SX 3/36/15k lease (ca. 34k msrp) [chatteremail]

  Written by: Car_man on Dec 13, 2010 4:55:44 PM

  Here's the information that you're looking for, chatteremail. Kia's December buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 36 month lease of a 2011 Sorento SX 4WD with 15,000 miles per year are .00131 and 49%, respectively. When negotiating your deal on this truck, make sure to take advantage of the $1,500 cash incentive that is currently available on leases of it. Car_man Host Prices Paid: Buying & Leasing ... Read More

Kia Sorento Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Re: Need opinon on price ASAP 2011 EX V6 AWD [kirama]

  Written by: califasramsfan on Nov 3, 2010 7:42:07 PM

  Not sure where your located but check these Sorento prices in So.Cal. Google "Orange County Register", newspaper. Go to website and click on "Deals", then click "automotive". Select Garden Grove Hyundai Dealership who also sells Kia. The Sorento LX sale price is $16,808, (MSRP=$23,305. The Sorento SX sale price is $24,888, (MSRP =$32,990. This price is if you qualify for all the rebates including military, college grad, etc. You just can't ... Read More

• Need opinon on price ASAP 2011 EX V6 AWD

  Written by: kirama on Nov 3, 2010 12:41:05 PM

  I am looking at a 2011 Sorento, EX V6 AWD with premium pack #2. Sticker with destination charge is $32,530. Dealer's offer is $28,995 (includes $1500 for competitive rebate) and Kia financing, or $27,995 without Kia financing. Truecar hasn't updated their database with dealer incentives so I don't know dealer cost on vehicle. October 2010 truecar shows no dealer incentive & a holdback of $872 for a total dealer cost of ... Read More

Kia Sorento Transmission Problems

• Transmission & AC Discharge Problem

  Written by: 2ps on Nov 2, 2010 4:17:08 PM

  2011 Kia Sorento EX-V6 AWD purchased April 2010. Currently 6,000 miles. Loud thud in transmission when shifting at about 10 miles per hour but only when engine is cold (first thing in the morning). AC discharge issue as well. Tank filled up instead of draining under the car onto the ground. Ended up with a huge flood on the floor of my passenger front seat floor. Every time I turned left, ... Read More

2011 Kia Sorento

• Sorento Product Roadmap

  Written by: sphiss on Oct 4, 2010 7:40:17 AM

  I have been lurking for a while and this is my first post. I have been considering the purchase of a 2011 Sorento but have heard rumors of better things to come and wanted to see if any of you had any insider information. Here are the rumors: 1. That a more powerful and more fuel-efficient 4-cylinder engine (Theta II?) will find its way into the Sorento. 2. That the release ... Read More

• Sorento Product Roadmap

  Written by: sphiss on Oct 4, 2010 7:41:06 AM

  I have been lurking for a while and this is my first post. I have been considering the purchase of a 2011 Sorento but have heard rumors of better things to come and wanted to see if any of you had any insider information. Here are the rumors: 1. That a more powerful and more fuel-efficient 4-cylinder engine (Theta II?) will find its way into the Sorento. 2. That the release ... Read More

Kia Sorento

• Sorento Product Roadmap

  Written by: sphiss on Oct 4, 2010 7:38:27 AM

  I have been lurking for a while and this is my first post. I have been considering the purchase of a 2011 Sorento but have heard rumors of better things to come and wanted to see if any of you had any insider information. Here are the rumors: 1. That a more powerful and more fuel-efficient 4-cylinder engine (Theta II?) will find its way into the Sorento. 2. That the release ... Read More

2011 Kia Sorento

• Re: FWD vs AWD in Northeast US [bestmickey]

  Written by: mtnman1 on Oct 1, 2010 9:37:29 AM

  Received a call from the Kia Regional Office on 9/29. I'm taking my Sorento into the local dealership and they are giving me a loaner to drive. They want their technician to ride with me so that I can point out the rattles. Don't know if there is a fix for the Climate control issue, but I will be happy if they can eliminate the rattles and fix the sun visor ... Read More

Kia Sorento Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• KIA DEPOT in Santa Ana, Calif.

  Written by: csuf1 on Sep 28, 2010 1:05:00 PM

  BEWARE of KIA DEPOT of Santa Ana ads on the 2011 Kia Sorento. There were plenty in stock but they would not sell any to me at the very low advertised prices without add-ons when I told them I wanted to pay cash(not their financing). Be sure you have someone very knowledgeable with you that can understand and ask questions about the fine print!!!! After getting the run-around, I bought from ... Read More

2011 Kia Sorento

• Re: FWD vs AWD in Northeast US [bestmickey]

  Written by: mtnman1 on Sep 21, 2010 4:47:09 PM

  My views of the 2011 Sorento EX V6 FWD that I have owned for several months have dramatically changed. The following is a message I posted on the Hyundai Santa Fe Forums in which I was replying under the thread Visor falls off: What a coincidence. I have a 2011 Kia Sorento and the same exact thing happened to me when I flipped the visor down in my driveway just two ... Read More

• Re: 2011 Kia sorento [fnamowicz]

  Written by: onefunkar on Sep 17, 2010 6:49:00 PM

  they will both be worth the same. they are all B vin codes, which means 2011 so unless you happen to know where the sequence numbers ended off at the end of the year , which they wouldnt, you wouldnt be able to tell by the vin.

• Re: 2011 Kia sorento [onefunkar]

  Written by: fnamowicz on Sep 15, 2010 4:46:16 PM

  Yes but if you look at the vin # it will tell you if it was built in 2010 or 2011. I would rather buy the one that was built in 2011. So if I buy a 2011 this Jan. and trade in 2012 it will be 1 yr. old while yours will be 2 years old. Am I wrong to wait? .

• Re: 2011 Kia sorento [fnamowicz]

  Written by: onefunkar on Sep 15, 2010 2:05:25 PM

  a 2011 sorento is a 2011 sorento no matter when it was built. that is a big advantage to a person who trades alot. bought mine in march 2010 and can drive it a year and a half and still have a current year car to trade.

Kia Sorento Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• How does this deal and ext. warr. price compare?

  Written by: califasramsfan on Sep 14, 2010 12:53:16 PM

  We just purchased a 2011 Kia Sorento SX for $26,985 + Tax/lic/doc fees. Vehicle MSRP was $32,990, invoice was $31,085. Sale price was $1,600 under invoice, or a total of $4,100 under invoice including the $2,500 in rebates. Just wondering how we did in comparison to other deals? Also, finalized negotiations today on the extended warranty with the same dealer. I'm purchasing a 10 yr/100,000 mi. extended Kia warranty, zero deductible ... Read More

2011 Kia Sorento

• 2011 Kia sorento

  Written by: fnamowicz on Sep 13, 2010 7:57:35 AM

  Will there be a difference in trade in value on a 2011 Sorento purchased in 2010 vs. a 2011 Sorento purchased in 2011? I know that they skipped the 2010 model so that in 2011 the Sorento could be two years old.

Kia Sorento Real World MPG

• Re: MPG [dankocke]

  Written by: mtnman1 on Sep 8, 2010 4:20:48 PM

  I disagree totally with you as far as break in periods go. I have always found that MPG improves over time. I have found that even in my 2009 Ford Fusion that my peak MPG was reached at about 5000 miles. My Sorento has gotten better as well.. My EX V6 is running about 19 MPG City and just a hair under 26 MPG Hwy and I believe it will easily ... Read More

Kia Sorento Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Re: New 2011 Kia Sorento LX Automatic [speedymjs]

  Written by: califasramsfan on Sep 7, 2010 10:41:09 PM

  The finance guy tried selling us a 10 year Kia Bumper to Bumper warranty for an additional $1,400 with a zero deductable only at that dealership and a $100 deductable at any other KIA dealership. We said NO at the purchase time. I now offered them $1,000 with zero deductable at any dealer and we are waiting for their reply. Has anyone bought an extended warranty thru KIA? Your thoughts?

• 2011 Kia Sorento SX Price

  Written by: califasramsfan on Sep 7, 2010 10:33:29 PM

  We just purchased the 2011 Kia Sorento SX model with FWD, V6, leather, navi. MSRP was $32,990, Dealer discounts include $4000, $1,000 factory rebate, $1,500 competitive or loyalty rebates. Sale price total was $26,990 plus tax/lic. including a BS $495 dealer prep charge. The Sorento SX has an enhanced look on the outside compared to the EX models and just arriving to dealerships on the west coast. Beautiful car fully loaded ... Read More

Kia Sorento Lease Questions

• 2011 Kia Sorento EX V6 4WD lease rates

  Written by: autoboy19 on Aug 25, 2010 12:38:57 PM

  Carman, Do you have the current lease rates for the 2011 Kia Sorento EX V6 4WD for 24 and 36 months with 15k miles per year? Is the residual for 12k miles per year 2% higher? Thanks.

Kia Sorento Real World MPG

• Re: 2011 Kia Sorento LX 4cylinder Automatic [mazda6dude]

  Written by: mtnman1 on Aug 19, 2010 12:08:55 PM

  The computer in my 2011 EX V6 is pretty darn close. Maybe up to .5 Mpg above actual. Just figure it out manually for a couple of tanks after you fill up. I have about 2400 miles on mine and I ran up to 26.3 MPG on 4 lane and 2 lane roads between Columbus, Ohio and Pittsburgh, Pa. Lots of road construction. My final overall MPG average that the computer ... Read More

Kia Sorento Lights and Bulbs

• Installing backup sensors

  Written by: criticus on Aug 19, 2010 7:13:08 AM

  I have a set of backup sensors I want to install on my 2011 EX. Kia Canada tells me I may invalidate the warranty and could interfere with the operation of other equipment if I do so myself. Nor can they supply me with a wiring diagram which is in the workshop manual given to authorised dealers. The odd thing about all this is that there is a Sorento model in ... Read More

Kia Sorento Real World MPG

• 2011 Kia Sorento LX 4cylinder Automatic

  Written by: mazda6dude on Aug 18, 2010 7:05:30 AM

  Its been a couple weeks since I bought my new 2011 Sorento 4cylinder LX automatic. I am very skeptical of the mileage. The mpg average constantly shows 26 on my sorento mpg computer. Is this accurate or is it usually the real world is higher or lower than what the computer shows? If the real world is lower, by how much in terms of % is it lower? Any feedback and ... Read More