Used 2011 Kia Sorento SUV Consumer Reviews
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Don't waste your cash!
nonadoss, 03/11/2010
2011 Kia Sorento LX 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
2 of 6 people found this review helpful
We purchased this car because of the warranty and the fact of having good luck with Hyundais. Our test drive was a couple of blocks, our mistake, bought the car. This is the roughest riding car I have ever driven, acts like it doesn't even have shocks. The Kia Rep. was in town, took our car for a drive and we were told that the roughness was due to the 17" wheels which are on the LX models, paid over $22,000 less than three months ago, they offered $17,500 trade-in on he EX model. I called the Kia Factory and they said we would just have to live with if or put 18" wheels at our expense. My advice is. STAY AWAY FROM THE HYUNDAI AND KIA CARS, the warranty is not worth it.
2011 Sorento LX
srj1265, 02/09/2011
2011 Kia Sorento LX 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
I have owned my Sorento for about a month. Didn't notice a real rough ride on test drive (test model had different wheels/ tires), but the ride is horrible!!! This isn't as some describe as a stiff ride, think more like a vehicle having about 120,000 miles on it right out of the gate. Actually that may be better. The DFD shocks that are fitted in the SX (now on all models?) may help a little. I will be complaining to my dealer and Kia regarding this and if unresolved I guess I will take a "bath" and trade it in for a non Kia vehicle. This may have been my worse purchase I have ever made, depending on how kia handles the situation.
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160,000 miles strong!
Amy, 11/09/2020
2011 Kia Sorento SX 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
This car is a beast. I know it should be time to upgrade, but I can’t bring myself to get rid of a car with zero issues. Aside from some minor maintenance on wearable parts as expected, my Sorento has given us 160,000 problem free miles. I’ve got the SX trim and the leather is still immaculate due to the high quality materials. I couldn’t be happier.
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transmission went kapoof at 25k miles
fishstick, 03/24/2011
2011 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6M)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
Car: 2011 base model, 4cyl. Transmission went kapoof at 25k miles. I rolled it into a stop sign then suddenly, loud grinding sound and the car won't move anymore. The engine still runs but car won't move. Towed it to the dealer and they replaced the transmission (for free) under warranty. It took them 4 days to fix. No loaner/rental car was provided..."it is not in KIA's policy" The car was never driven hard. I hope a recall would be issued regarding the transmission problem that people are having. When that warranty runs out....watch out $$$ One of the tire pressure sensor keeps leaking air. The seal on the valve is crap. Fix: replaced it with a traditional non-tps valve.
Loved 2010 Soul/Amazed by 2011 Sporento
Diana, 02/11/2010
2011 Kia Sorento EX 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
I bought 2 Kias last year, a used 2009 Spectra for my son, and new Soul for me. Both are great cars. No problems. When the 2011 Sorento came out, it was a no brainer - I traded my sweet little Soul in and upgraded to the top of the line Sorento V6, and I am in heaven! The Sorento is AWESOME! I am sold on KIA. My Toyota/Honda friends are still shocked and dumbfounded at the incredible cars KIA is making! PS - I traded a Toyota Solara for the SOUL last year, and once I got a taste of KIA quality, all that space, bluetooth, satelite radio, etc, I was sold! PS - the Sorento V6 is definitely worth the loss of a couple of miles per gallon of gasoline over any V4!