Used 2015 Kia Sorento SX 4dr SUV (3.3L 6cyl 6A) Consumer Reviews
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Great Car For A Grandpa
joefire, Bonita Springs, FL, 02/14/2015
Kia Sorento SX 4dr SUV (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
21 of 24 people found this review helpful
This is my 2nd Sorento (We had a 2012 also). I love this car! It was great when the grandkids visited . The 3rd seat is meant for them. We have the sx model with all the bells and whistles. The acceleration of the V6 is very good and the quality of the interior is nice.
Poor reliability and durability, premature failure
Ron W., 06/05/2023
updated 06/06/2024
Kia Sorento SX 4dr SUV (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
In approx a week two unexpected costly failure on this Sorento SX. - A/C not working after the winter in southern Ontario. Lower compressor discharge hose leaked refrigerant so it wouldn't turn on. Dealer repair ~ $1000 (diag and repair). A call to Kia Canada and was bluntly told the Kia Canada does not approve any Good Will warranty whatsoever!! FYI Within a week I had a catastrophic shutdown as the alternator had malfunctioned. Dash indicator did not light up or not bright and the mechanic commented it was barely visible. As there is no battery gauge, I have a lighter socket DVM plugged in and notice while on the highway 100km from home that 11.5VDC was showing. Normally around 14.2-14.4VDC in the summer. I managed to reach and exist a few km later while watching the voltage dropped quickly within the few minutes I had as it hit 10V entering the off ramp and 8.0VDC further losing power steering and many functions as the dash light all activated. I was in a degraded mod at the top of the ramp <8VDC. The A/C quite likely < 100,000km (6x,000 miles) during the winter and alternator at 104,000km. I have owned many vehicles with much higher mileage and age. A/C have lasted 200,000 or more as were sold working while a hose is not a wear item and likely faulty built. Alternator failure is also premature as in 50 years of vehicles nothing like this happened. Of course, the manufacture doesn't back them even then my warranty expired by time (5 years in Canada) and likely 70,000km then. Both costly repairs and expensive towing needed. Get CAA Plus fyi which would have saved me $400!! Canadian Tire alternator wasn't compatible with the Sorento. I had to get another one and running with CarQuest one now. Quality of their vehicle have gone downhill as has durability as this is quite low mileage!! (100,000km for two major costing repairs) There is a batch of 3.3L engines varying from 2015 to 2017 which have a "head bolt" issue. The bolts pull out striping the threads. There is an warranty extension recently offered to select vehicles which may suffer this catastrophic failure. But NOT all which maybe effected such as 2015 owners. No revealed cause for this has been made. But be aware especially if considering purchasing a used Kia in that date range. It may already have the issue when the owner sells it to you!!!
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jos disantis, Lancaster, OH, 01/05/2018
Kia Sorento SX 4dr SUV (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 4 people found this review helpful
Its overall performance is very reliable and safety features are great.
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Has had problems
Cliff , Virginia Beach, VA, 06/29/2024
Kia Sorento SX 4dr SUV (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
First it needed a engine replacement. KIA paid for the new engine but it took a few months to get it. During that time no car to drive. Then as the new engine is being test drove, the transmission failed. After waiting a few more months the transmission was replaced. I paid for the transmission. Then upon my vehicle pickup, the engine light was on. Required CO2 sensor replaced. That fixed the light. Total, it was about 7 months without this car. Thats a long time for any car to just sit. This SUV only has 64000 miles on it. I bought it used from CARMAX.
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Best car I've had!
CmmR, Yuma, AZ, 12/26/2023
Kia Sorento SX 4dr SUV (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I have owned several Kia vehicles and the 2015 sorento sx is the best! I had a 2016 LX and actually traded it for the older SX. I have never had any issues with any Kia that I have ever owned and I have driven them all well over 100k miles. With regular maintenance the car will go forever. For me the features of the SX make it the best. The panoramic roof, the heated and cooled seats, the 3rd row, the tow hitch. The suv feels like a luxury SUV at a fraction of the cost without any costly maintenance issues. I LOVE THIS VEHICLE. IF YOU ARE CONSIDERING A 2015 KIA SORENTO SX DO IT! REGARDLESS OF MILEAGE, if it has been maintained it will be a good car forever!
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