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Unintentional Purchase
Gene, 04/03/2017
updated 05/07/2020
2017 Kia Sorento SX 4dr SUV (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
58 of 58 people found this review helpful
We have now taken three cross country trips in this car and have had no problems. Big enough to be comfortable but small enough to easily park in tight parking spaces. We have gotten use to all the safety features and it is a pleasure to drive. strongly suggest anyone looking for this type of vehicle take a test drive in this one. Built solid and very quiet, a excellent choice. Now have 58000 miles and only expense other than gas is scheduled maintenance service. We now have 47,000 miles and the only two negatives is rear visibility which is offset to a large degree by the rear view camera and the navigation system. The nav system is out of date and there are no updates. Overall I am extremely pleased. Quick steering makes it very easy to park and maneuver. Planning on our 4th cross country trip hopefully this fall.
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a lotta SUV for the $
tim Marzofka, 09/21/2016
2017 Kia Sorento EX 4dr SUV AWD (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
267 of 273 people found this review helpful
We compared several mid sized SUV's by test driving and pricing them out with similar features/packages and the Kia was the best value that we found. We were also very impressed with the ride and the safety features (autonomous braking, lane monitoring, blind spot monitoring and a great back up camera). The basics of the vehicle are great as well - a smooth and surprisingly quiet ride and solid acceleration with the 3.3 V6.
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High speed steering alert - buyer beware
Chris Burow, 09/24/2018
updated 02/12/2019
2017 Kia Sorento LX 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
75 of 77 people found this review helpful
There are two issues which surfaced at around 18K miles. First, the electronics for climate control went on the blink but after restarting the car the issue corrected itself. Has not surfaced again to date. But the second and most important safety issue is the electronic steering which at speeds over 50 mph becomes erratic. The car pulls left and right and must be constantly corrected. The power steering becomes more and more difficult to manage as the car heats up. At two hours into a trip we were jerking the car back and forth to maintain the car in the lane. The steering becomes less and less reliable. Dealer said there were no code indicators when the car was taken in to address the problem. The dealer knows about the problem but claims he has to replicate it before he will address it, however, he is unwilling to take the car on a high speed drive for the time it takes for the problem to present itself. There are no problems thus far with low speed city driving. A quick internet search revealed this is a systemic problem which the manufacturer is unwilling to address. Would not recommend this model. Update. After seven attempts to repair the steering issue with minor fixes that didn't work, KIA finally agreed there was a real problem and replaced the entire steering column. The vehicle is now operating normally. Please be persistent if your Sorento develops a steering problem. If necessary contact KIA Corporate and open a case, which is what we did. We also contacted an attorney who specializes in Lemon Laws. Only after we informed our local dealer service department of our efforts did we see real action and results.
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Some likes and dislikes
Jack Sorders, 03/21/2017
2017 Kia Sorento EX 4dr SUV AWD (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
28 of 28 people found this review helpful
Bought the 2017 EX with Tech and Touring packages two months ago. Didn't get navigation, since Apple navigation Maps will show on display if Iphone plugged in. (But Waze is not compatable). I like that I can use Bluetooth, so I can use Siri for calls, emails etc. without picking up the Iphone. Car verbal commands will play AM and FM stations, but will not recognize commands for XM stations -- instead it goes to FM station (strange). Good handling in twisting roads; I like power, acceleration and downshifting for Colorado mountains. DON'T like the electronic steering! I'm used to hydraulic steering where once you get it "on tract" it stays there even if you touch the wheel either way. With the KIA on highway at 60+ mph, you have to constantly make micro adjustments to the wheel to get it back to neutral. No it's not alignment. 3 dealers have done alignments and it's perfect. One dealer said that's just the way electronic steering and other new cars are to save weight and for fuel economy. KIA: Thanks for making those saving and the expense of easy driving. (I wonder if Audi and BMW steer this way). So drive it on straight highway at 60+ and see if it bothers you before buying.
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"Made" in USA
Mark Tulip, 09/08/2016
2017 Kia Sorento LX 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
56 of 58 people found this review helpful
Assembled here with US engine and US transmission. Best warranty in the market that I have seen. Rides and handles well. Slightly underpowered accelerating onto highway smoothly with 4 cylinder standard engine. Smallish rear window.
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2017 Kia Sorento Limited AWD
Gary Anderson, 09/27/2016
updated 04/25/2024
2017 Kia Sorento Limited 4dr SUV AWD (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
114 of 120 people found this review helpful
I did a lot of homework before my purchase. By far the Sorento has the best quality, interior, and technology. The navigation and blue tooth are very user friendly. In addition, the vehicle is so so quiet, it is hard to believe as there are extra insulation and acoustic glass. Kia engineers hit a home run on the build quality. The more I drive this vehicle the more I really enjoy it and can appreciate such great quality. Even the electric steering has great road feel, since Kia placed the motor on the steering rack. This is the first Kia I have owned and I never thought I would buy a Kia, but I am sold now. Kia hired an engineer from Audi and he has really upped the quality. I would put this crossover up against Lexus any day of the week. The front seats are very comfortable and supportive so you do not get driver fatigue. You will not be disappointed and you must include this vehicle on your short list if you are in the market. We have owned this crossover for a year now and still love it. No issues and every time we drive it, we more and more appreciate the great build quality. After 5 years still really like this crossover. Just wish it had port injectors along with the GDI it has. Port injectors keep the top of the valves from coking. Have to spray intake cleaner into the throttle body every 5,000 miles and it really makes a difference in the performance. Other than that the vehicle has been maintenance free. After 45,000 miles still enjoying the Sorento SXL and has been maintenance free. You can't go wrong with this vehicle. As of 10/22/22 I have 49,000 miles on it. Still runs and performs the day it was new. The V6 is the best engine. Well it is now 4/23/23 and have 54,000 miles. No issues at all, still performing and running great. Get a lot of compliments as people really like the V6 vs the I4. It is a shame Kia did away with the V6 on current models. It is now 10/24/23, currently have 58,000 miles and still runs like a charm. This has been a great crossover. No issues or maintenance headaches. Now it is 4/25/24 and currently have 62,000 miles. No issues or maintenance headaches. Really like this vehicle.
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Best SUV for the money
Carlover, 12/15/2016
2017 Kia Sorento SX 4dr SUV AWD (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
123 of 130 people found this review helpful
Leased this SUV for 3 years this past week. I choose the snow white pearl with merlot leather interior. I traded 2 other vehicles in for this one as my wife and I didn't need 2 since we are retired. I have leased over 20 vehicles in the past 20 years including BMW, Mercedes, Audi and Lexus. The Sorento is one of the best vehicles I have ever leased. I have the SX with Advanced Technology package which includes Lane Departure Warning, Advanced smart cruise control, Forward Collision Warning Autonomous Emergency Warning and Electronic Parking Brake. I added remote start and Home link rear view mirror. The build quality is exceptional, doors close with a solid thud like the German cars, and interior quality is as good or better than Lexus RX350. Interior noise levels are exceptionally low with no tire hiss being heard in the rain which makes listening to the very good 10 speaker Infinity sound system even better. Heated and ventilated front seats are great along with the heated steering wheel. The 3rd row isn't that roomy but I will probably not use it that much but cargo room behind the second row is very good. If you will use the 3rd row often this may not be your best choice. Reliability isn't known yet since I only have 650 miles on the SUV. I hope this helps anyone looking to purchase an suv.
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Love my KIA .
A. D. Odom, 08/26/2016
updated 09/01/2021
2017 Kia Sorento SX 4dr SUV (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
40 of 42 people found this review helpful
Well built. We have a new Lexus LS 500 while it too is well built and very plush, The KIA Electronics are much easier to operate.
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Truly, an Amazing Value!!
Steve, 07/16/2017
2017 Kia Sorento EX 4dr SUV AWD (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
27 of 28 people found this review helpful
We have now owned our Sorento EX Touring v6 for almost exactly one year. It is simply an amazing car, rock solid in 22k miles. I have owned Audi, Infiniti, multiple Porsches... And this car's refinement is as good or better, hard to believe. We cross shopped the XC90, GL 450 and this has all the features we wanted at literally half the price! We rented a loaded Volvo for a week and couldn't wait to give it back, so many minor annoyances. Kia is tops with CR and JD Power, and the safety features are top shelf. If you have a family, you simply have to test drive a Sorento. Tons of safety features, powerful v6, super comfortable ride and whisper quiet cabin. Much quieter than the XC90, 7db quieter than the Q7. Put up the rear sunshades and your toddler will be out in no time ! I honestly don't know know they are making money at the prices these are selling for. Lastly I will say this, the Sorento and Cayenne sit side by side in our garage. If one of us needs a car..... with or without kids, the Kia gets chosen 100pcnt of the time. Porsches are incredible machines - that's the highest complement I can give the Kia. It is the closest thing to a perfect CUV you will find.
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Mountain Happy
Mountain Happy, 12/07/2017
2017 Kia Sorento LX 4dr SUV AWD (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
16 of 16 people found this review helpful
I researched the Kia Sorento along with other vehicles with 3rd row seating. I wanted a 6 cyl, awd vehicle and luv, luv, luv this vehicle. It's smooth ride, feels like your riding on a cloud. My son hooked up my phone to the vehicle 's Bluetooth--so nice to answer and have your phone contacts at your finger tips. It's got tons of leg room both front and back. I haven't had it long enough to know everything about it but finding something new everytime I get in it. and you can set your mode to regular, economy, or sport when driving and it tells you how many miles per gallon your getting as you drive. and how many miles you have on the tank of gas which I find very helpful. I keep it on the economy setting and this rig has get up and go when you need to move. Such a smooth running vehicle. Absolutely love this rig. The price you pay for this rig versus the other rigs I looked at are not even in the ball park for what you get for the money. And I found out KIA's are made in the USA in Georgia. I wanted a rig that wasn't going to cost me an arm and a leg that would house my grandchildren (8) this rig has 3rd row seating and sits up to 7. I bought a used 2017.
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Things That Make you go Hmmmm
tombeaman, 12/16/2016
2017 Kia Sorento EX 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
67 of 72 people found this review helpful
I've got about 1500 miles on my new Sorento so far, and there are SO many things that I love about it. It seems to be a great value, a very comfortable car for the money. There are some items that make me scratch my head: The so-called third seat...REALLY? That is crazy in every SUV I have been in. Give it up, people. If you want a third row, get a mini-van. For the Sorento, getting that third row not only gives you a couple of seats that only an 8-year old could sit in, it also loses you some handy storage bins! How stupid! Another poorly designed feature is the power rear hatch. The Sorento has a great feature that allows the hatch to raise just by approaching the car...that is cool. What is NOT cool is that the hatch will open up while you are in the garage and then bang your hatch into your garage door. If that happens (say, your fob button gets pressed by your other keys), then you go out to the garage and open your garage door, causing hundreds of dollars of damage! This is not a problem with only the Sorento, but I never thought of it until I owned an SUV. Beware! A feature that I am having trouble with is the Automatic Forward Braking system. It's supposed to monitor traffic ahead and warn you or apply the brakes if needed to lessen a collision. A great safety feature...that turns off dozens of times each trip...about once every four miles! Accompanied by a "ding ding!" I feel like it's going to be Christmas all year round! It's going back to the shop tomorrow, so we'll see if they fix it or not. My next whine is the leather seat warmers. Why would the switch have to be engaged every time I start my car?? And why have a switch that requires multiple taps to cycle through the options, instead of a two-or-three position switch? My other cars with this feature have an Off-Low-High toggle switch, and when you a running errands the heater comes on to the last setting. But the Sorento has to be turned on each time, and then you have to push the button repeatedly to go from high to medium to low heat. Now, after that list of complaints, I still LOVE how it drives. A powerful engine (a little too touchy on the gas pedal), smooth tranny and ride, tight turning radius, great visibility. I am happy, but I do wish those things on my list were not so puzzling. Another oddity about KIA is that accessories cost twice as much if you wait to get them after the sale. Seems to me that a posted price for an accessory should be the same whether the item is installed at the dealer or at the port. And another thing??? Hire someone who actually knows English to write your owner's manuals! UPDATE: The Forward Braking problem is already a service advisory from KIA. So the good news is they are on top of it. The bad news is the fact that it was not done properly to begin with, and now the part is on order. I'll update this again as the repair process proceeds.
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Our 3rd Sorento - best yet!!
Mrs. E., 08/21/2016
2017 Kia Sorento LX 4dr SUV AWD (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
25 of 26 people found this review helpful
The V6 is very responsive. In general, the car feels sturdier and more solid than previous years. Gas mileage is better even though it is a V6 - averaging between 24 and 25 mpg. Great car, good value.
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My 3rd Sorento!! And I love it...most of the time
Happy Kia Customer, 10/01/2016
2017 Kia Sorento EX 4dr SUV (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
63 of 68 people found this review helpful
My 2014 EX was a big jump up from my 2011 EX. My 2017 is an even bigger jump!! Great looking in and out! Drive is smooth and (mostly) quiet. Mostly everything has been improved over my 2014 (which I loved) except a couple of things. First, my 2014 was 100% free of squeaks, rattles, vibrations...noise. My 2017 has a couple of rattles on bumpy roads that can get a bit annoying. I get rattles with the sunroof but on very bumpy roads the rattles become vibrations and then it's very disappointing...like various sections of the roof get loud vibrations...kind of kills the ride. I also get a little bit of rattle coming from around where the center console meets the dash board. I took everything out of the car like coins, phone/GPS wires, other stuff to make sure it was not any of my loose stuff. Although not consistent...I did get rattles from that section on bumpy roads. So that "noise" is also disappointing and kind of ruins the ride...when it occurs. Everything else is fantastic with this car. I thought the 2014 was a little small (aesthetically) for my 6'4" tall frame...a little girly is how I put it. But, this 2017 which is only a few inches longer feels like it fits me much better and I feel great (cool) driving such a nice car that also seems manly for me to drive...while still being very stylish. This car looks great from all angles inside and out...very proud to drive it and be seen driving it. Except for the rattles...all other fit-and-finish seems high quality! Materials are all good. Everything is like you'd find on a more expensive model/brand....dear I say mid-entry level Mercedes. The only thing knocking this car down a peg or two is the rattles and vibrations...which is a big deal to me...especially since my 2014 had none. I also noticed that my cargo area doesn't seem to be as wide as my 2014. I would get my mountain bike and my dog crate side-by-side easily into my 2014. My 2017 those two items are squeezed right up next to each other...seems a few inches narrower than my 2014. On the other hand, it seems the cargo is a little deeper so that helps. Also, even though the 2017 V6 drives great (better than '14)...I do think that since it is heavier than the '14...Kia should seriously think about upping the V6 power by about 25hp and maybe get a 7 or 8 speed automatic like the competitors are doing. I do think my back up camera parking assist guides are not calibrated like my '14 was. I could drive my '14 backwards all over town just by looking at my dash video...the guides were very accurate. I knew if my guide lines were touching anything on my camera then I knew my car wasn't going to hit anything. It was excellent for parking backwards in tight spots and getting out of tight spots...I relied on it a lot...TRUSTED it! My '17 guideline seem off so I really have to rely on my mirrors to see the parking lines and be extra careful. If I just followed my camera I'd likely side-swipe cars parked next to me. The camera lines don't match up with the real parking lines...so that isn't cool. Might have to ask my dealer about that. So, overall, I'd give my 2017 a 4.5 stars and not a 5 because of the occasional rattles/vibrations (Kia should have ironed out for the 2017) and the backup camera guides aren't calibrated well...not as easy to park or get out of tight spaces as my '14. Otherwise...I LOVE my 2017 EX V6 Sorento!!
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Great suv, minor complaints. 2017 ex awd v6
Kyles Kia., 02/25/2018
updated 08/27/2020
2017 Kia Sorento EX 4dr SUV AWD (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
14 of 14 people found this review helpful
This is a great midsize SUV. I traded a 2014 ford explorer and this is way better by far, at least it's not trying to kill me with exhaust fumes. My only complaint or couple of complaints is the interior lighting when the doors open is almost worthless for me. When I open the doors I want to see the interior lit up not just dimly lit up. The other complaint maybe a petty complaints But when the wipers come on you do not have the option of a courtesy wipe, I having to hit the wipers a couple of more times manually I know a petty complaint. What I love about this SUV with the V-6 is great acceleration 5000 pounds of towing capacity and I tow a 3000 pound boat with very little drama. I would buy another one tomorrow if I needed to. Five members of my family have switched from Ford or Chevy to Kia they are that good. 21,000 mile update: I stand by everything I said above, I love this car. I don’t know why more people are driving key is they are that good. In the last 13,000 miles I had the steering recalibrated. Still love it. Upgraded interior lights to led $30. 48,300 miles and still love it!!!! No hiccups other than new tires @45k miles. Nexens wear fast.
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Our 3rd Sorento-outstanding features for the price
Don, 11/14/2016
2017 Kia Sorento Limited 4dr SUV (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
40 of 43 people found this review helpful
Our first Sorento was an LX back in 2012 then we traded for a 2014 EX V6 and just last week traded that one for a 2017 Limited. The wife loves the fact that the Sorento can be outfitted with 3rd row seats and I love the features for the price, notwithstanding great dealer support and warranty. Our previous Sorento's have always been dependable. I almost traded our 2014 for the 2016 but it was the 1st year of the re-tooling and dealers were getting MSRP pricing plus it didn't have auto braking with the front collision warning system. Our dealer had a great price on a brand new 2017 limited and we traded. I chose the limited for several reasons: to get some of the same features our 2014 EX had (such as ventilated front seats) we had to go to the limited trim. But I also liked all the other features the limited offered so we chose this trim level. You can't get any additional options on this trim level as they are all included, except for any extra dealer options (like a cargo net, mats, etc). There are a number of great features on this car. To begin with, the sound deadening glass and underbody makes for a really quite highway ride. The interior redesign is very functional. The power seat on drivers side has many new features on lumbar support and leg extension support at front of seat. The LCD display and Navigation/Audio/Bluetooth/Climate displays are much more user friendly. It seems there are on-screen prompts to almost all functions to help you. The audio system is outstanding. The menu choices have been broadened and are extensive: you can download Yelp, Pandora is included, SirusXM Traffic, Apple Car Play and Android Auto just to mention a few. You still have the UVO system (download POI's you create on your own Smartphone or PC and Parking Minder). We love the new Android Auto. You hook up your phone via USB and you basically have Google maps and voice support at your command via the car's system. The Lane change warning is a nice feature. You still have Blind Spot monitor which we loved on our 2014. Adaptive Cruise control is really neat. You set your cruise speed and if you come up on a slower vehicle your vehicle automatically adjusts its speed to the vehicle ahead until you move out of the lane and pass which time your car goes back to the speed you originally set. The surround view cameras give you front views, backup camera with obstacle warning and cameras on underside of each outside mirror give a computer generated image of a birds eye view of your car. This is nice when parking in a tight space you can see on the screen how you are fitting between two cars or other obstacles. There is an electric parking brake on the Limited which automatically releases as you drive forward. There is also a feature called Auto Hold which when activated allows you to take your foot off the brake when waiting in a line of cars at a light or a stop sign. Once you come to a complete stop the "auto hold" holds your car just as if you have your foot on the brake, but you can relax your foot and as you step on the accelerator to move forward it automatically releases (part of the electric parking brake system). The full ceiling panorama roof remains a great feature. And of course with the 2017 model you have auto braking in advance of a frontal collision situation. Haven't tested out that yet as no way to really simulate it in a situation without risking it not "seeing" the potential frontal crash. You also have 1 USB connection port and 2 additional USB charging ports as well as 3 12v ports and one 110v port. Sunshades are on the 2nd row windows, the V6 is the only engine to go with in my opinion, and in the Limited you have heated/cooled front seats and heated 2nd row seats as well as a heated steering wheel. Yes I know that is a lot of features which some are just 'luxury' items, but at $46,000 MSRP with most dealers discounting off that, you would be hard pressed to find another vehicle with V6 and 3rd row seats with all those features at such a good price.
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Luxury SUV for a great value
Paula, 12/21/2017
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2017 Kia Sorento Limited 4dr SUV AWD (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
12 of 12 people found this review helpful
Update: we’ve had the car since Feb. 2017. It continues to be reliable. It has developed some rattles that are apparent with colder temperatures. Update: Two years later we are still very pleased with the car. Original review: We are very pleased with this vehicle. It provides a very planted, quiet and smooth driving experience. All the bells and whistles are appreciated including the warnings which are very helpful to aging drivers. We researched this vehicle for over two months including Mazda CX-9 (handles great but less substantial and sub-par navi/entertainment), Honda CRV (smaller, intrusive lane keeping assist), Honda Pilot (top end 9 speed tranny has a bad rep and too high to enter/exit), Suburu Outback (entertainment system sub-par, noisier 4 cyl., 6 cyl harder to steer) and Highlander (runner-up, great vehicle but no Apple CarPlay and less luxury features). The Sorento has great acceleration for an SUV (V6), handles reasonably well considering its size and gets good gas mileage (typically 24-28 highway, 19-22 around town). We leave it in normal mode, seeing little/no difference with ECO mode in gas mileage. Beyond the basic character of the vehicle we like the adapted cruise control, heated steering wheel and seats, ventilated seats in hot weather, and the navi/entertainment system (easy to pair phones, Apple Carplay, Google search using phone hotspot and KIA navigation, and the appearance is very appealing).
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Giving KIA a try
J. Cox, 04/20/2017
2017 Kia Sorento Limited 4dr SUV (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
11 of 11 people found this review helpful
Owned the 2017 KIA SXL 2 weeks now. Traded in a 2015 Toyota Highlander Limited. This was the second Highlander we've owned before trading. First of all the KIA has twice the warranty of the Highlander, This Kia is not a cheap car, in fact, I could have bought a comparable Highlander for about the same monies. But this KIA is every bit the vehicle the Highlander was, in fact, I'm more impressed with its quality build.
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We feel like we bought a luxury vehicle
Andy, 05/16/2018
updated 11/19/2018
2017 Kia Sorento Limited 4dr SUV AWD (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
11 of 11 people found this review helpful
This is the first vehicle we've owned with all these new safety features. While it takes some getting used to, it's a super nice vehicle, and I don't think we'd ever need to pay more for what's considered a luxury vehicle. We already have it!
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Love the Sorento SX AWD
Michael Tucci, 12/03/2016
updated 06/04/2018
2017 Kia Sorento SX 4dr SUV AWD (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
11 of 11 people found this review helpful
Great SUV. Beautiful in and out. Excellent quality, performance, design, features, room, comfort, warranty. Great Value Too! Still love it after 19 months.
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Really loving this car
John Smith, 01/24/2017
2017 Kia Sorento SX 4dr SUV AWD (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
11 of 11 people found this review helpful
After shopping also shopping the Highlander, Pilot, and CX-9, we found the Sorento to be the most comfortable, quietest, and second-best handling and looking. (The CX-9 was our top choice in those categories.) When you added in the fantastic warranty, the strong CR reliability ratings, and the zero APR, the Sorento was a no-brainer for us. We opted for the SX with the Advanced Technology package and couldn't be happier. Highly recommended.
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Michelle B., 07/31/2018
2017 Kia Sorento EX 4dr SUV (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
18 of 19 people found this review helpful
At 42k miles we incurred a problem with the cruise control feature where it shut off on its own after driving approx. 4 hours and the parking break light illuminated (thankfully the brake was not actually engaged while we were driving). There was a previous incident where the cruise control shut off on its own as well. Kia's service center could not diagnose anything. We have also experienced intermittent problems with the USB/Bluetooth features with the ApplePlay and our iPhones. My husband has a 7s and I have a 5s (both acceptable for the current Appleplay compatibility according to Kia's website). After ruling out the power cord as being the issue by trying different power cords and checking for Apple updates on our phones we took the car in and discovered that the basic warranty for 60k miles does not cover the radio (grr) The radio is only covered for 36k miles or 3 yr (wcf) and Kia also could not diagnose any problems for this and chalked it up to being a phone issue. I have a mistrust for this car's computer as we discovered there were 2 computer recalls upon this visit (Lane Departure Warning System and Hydraulic Electronic Control). Lastly, if you buy this car used, kiss the 100k Powertrain warranty goodbye. Subsequent owners only get up to 60k mi powertrain coverage. Disappointing as my car w/ GM transferred their original warranty to a new owner if the car still met the mileage/time applied to original owner. PS the seats are not very comfortable on LONG road trips! So far leather quality is fine, but the padding itself is extremely firm and the lumbar feature doesn't help after a few hundred miles!
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Great Purchase!
Roger I. Cabrera, 12/15/2016
updated 12/15/2017
2017 Kia Sorento EX 4dr SUV (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
9 of 9 people found this review helpful
This is a beautiful SUV standing or going down the road, great features, interior and exterior finish is a class above. Quiet and smooth. 3.3l V6 has some true bite to it when called upon. This is an excellent vehicle for the price! Already looking ahead to 2018 for a new one.. I still stand by my original assessment of the vehicle. I am looking forward to the 2019 model year release at which time I will sale this vehicle and acquire a 2019 model.
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Good, but
Mike Crowe, 08/21/2016
2017 Kia Sorento LX 4dr SUV AWD (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
31 of 35 people found this review helpful
We liked vehicle, but had problem from start of lease with poor shifting at 40-50 range. All dealer would respond is that no computer errors show.
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Still love the car
A. Odom, 07/27/2016
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2017 Kia Sorento SX 4dr SUV (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
36 of 41 people found this review helpful
the Longer I have this car, the more I love it. I haven’t had any problems with it. It’s quiet, smooth, lots of pep and gas millage is great. Our neighbor borrowed our KIA for a few days and she trailed in her Buick for a new KIA. Almost 6 years old and no problems.
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Great value in an SUV
Mike, 06/10/2017
2017 Kia Sorento LX 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
14 of 15 people found this review helpful
Great ride, very quiet. Handling is good but if quick acceleration is your thing go for the v6. The vehicle has the feel inside of a much more expensive car and you can really tell it when you shut the door- very quiet. This car has the best warranty in the business and the overall impression of this vehicle is very positive.
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Love my Sorento "BUT"
William Chelius, 03/04/2018
updated 03/05/2019
2017 Kia Sorento EX 4dr SUV AWD (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
13 of 14 people found this review helpful
I love the car but the drivers seat is very uncomfortable. The seat has very hard supports on the bottom cushion and I need to put a pillow down or my back started giving me pain. This seat is design for small people and I am a big guy 6 foot and 250 lbs. It is so bad that I avoid driving this car and may trade it in.
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Beware of Power Steering Failure
R Stone, 12/03/2019
2017 Kia Sorento SX 4dr SUV (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
18 of 20 people found this review helpful
The power steering on my 2017 Kia Sorento failed twice, each time requiring a very difficult and dangerous drive to a dealership for repair. Failed power steering is not at all like good old manual steering, it is a nightmare. The second time it happened, Kia had to replace the steering column. What happened next is the real kicker. Kia offered me a fair amount of money to sign a nondisclosure agreement about this unfortunate series of events. I declined their generous offer.
Our new Kia Sorento is great
Dave C, 11/09/2016
updated 11/14/2017
2017 Kia Sorento SX 4dr SUV AWD (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
17 of 19 people found this review helpful
My Wife and I just purchased this Kia Sorento V6 AWD with the SX trim level in a beautiful red. This was a demonstrator with about 2800 miles on it so we got a great discount from the $45,000+ price. We originally were talking with the dealer about a lower EX trim level model but we were able to negotiate for this higher trim level at about the same price as the lower EX trim because it was a demonstrator. This is a fantastic car with the safety and technology packages on it. One of the coolest features is the smart cruise control which maintains the distance from the car in front of you even down to a full stop. The lane keeping alert is also very helpful. The UVo voice activation feature is nice so you don't have to take your eyes off the road to tune the radio or make a call. The ride is very comfortable and quiet even on rough roads and at high Interstate speeds. The leather power seats have multi position adjustments which are quite comfortable and these happen to be heated and cooled. The only nitpick is that there is no daytime running lights feature and the lights don't come on automatically with the wipers. Kia engineers should fix this. Otherwise this car is great. It gets high ratings from Consumer Reports, Kelly Blue Book and J D Power. The Kia warranty is an industry leader. The value Kia puts in this vehicle is tremendous. The features on this car can be had on vehicles twice the price. This is the first NEW car we have had in our 40 year marriage and we are very satisfied with it.
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Love the pfeformance -Hate the headlights
Mark W, 12/23/2017
2017 Kia Sorento LX 4dr SUV AWD (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
16 of 18 people found this review helpful
Car has good performance. Interior is comfortable. Only problem have with the car is the headlights. They throw a shadow about half way down and all the way across the windshield. The lights look like somebody drew a line across in front of you and it is difficult to seen what is ahead of you. Very poor design and is A SAFEY CONCERN. I travel several times a year at night to northern Arizona and with a limited view I really do not want an elk or deer to run out in front of me. I took this problem to a Kia dealer, they tried to adjust the lights , but it did not help much. If anyone else has this problem contact your dealer and maybe with your help Kia will look into this problem
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Sorrento...Who knew?
Paul Ligotino, 01/13/2017
2017 Kia Sorento SX 4dr SUV (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
Amazing value. Traded in my BMW for financial reasons and was pleasantly surprised with the quality and overall ownership experience. Absolutely love this vehicle. Rock solid in every way.
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YEAR LATER
dpvest, 03/10/2017
updated 03/15/2021
2017 Kia Sorento EX 4dr SUV AWD (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
11 of 12 people found this review helpful
you get a lot for the money w/ the premium and touring packages. actually, you get a lot for the money for the vehicle. good acceleration. smooth ride. decent noise suppression. would have liked the opportunity to purchase the EX w/out the third row seating (and have that be additional storage). excellent mileage for an suv. update: I did have issues w/ the electric parking brake. it was intermittent and, therefore, frustrating. the dealer had it for a week and could not replicate the problem. after giving the car back it happened another time and I had to get towed - but by the time I got to the out of town dealer, the problem went away. eventually, it was bad enough that they finally replaced it. it's been fine since. also, I had a re-call item done while having the oil changed and something was not hooked up quite right and for some reason, I was stuck in rush hr traffic and had to be towed because I could not get it out of park. they fixed it immediately and was able to take the rental car right back to the dealer to finish that adventurous morning.
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Awesome SUV
Randall, 07/12/2017
updated 07/29/2021
2017 Kia Sorento LX 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
The 2017 Sorento is a great SUV. I have the LX AWD model and it has everything that I need. Love the Apple CarPlay. This is my 3rd Kia, and while the reliability of the other 2 was great, the quality of materials and fit and finish in this one is much better than in the past. The Sorento should NOT be overlooked when shopping for SUV's. Update: I've had the car for 5 years now and it has been a great vehicle for me. I would still highly recommend it.
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Honest Review
RFQ, 07/11/2019
updated 07/20/2022
2017 Kia Sorento SX 4dr SUV AWD (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
I don't fall in love with cars. I buy them because they are necessary. On that note , I bought a new Sorento in 2017. SX model. In two plus years, I have driven 22,000 miles. PROS : nice looking, V6 engine has more than ample power and speed, holds the road well, shifts smoothly, convenient size , comfortable , good sound system and great navigation system. CONS: Not many. 3rd row is for children only. Not a problem for me because mine are adults. The only other thing I sometimes notice is road , or wind , noise. Will follow up with dealer on that. Overall, I have found it to be a very good vehicle and think that Korea is now introducing quality autos like Japan did in the late 70's-early 80's
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Best SUV for the money.
Frank, 02/05/2017
2017 Kia Sorento LX 4dr SUV (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
Nothing negative from my vehicle so far.The most impressive is the engine.Almost 300 hp propels this SUV down the road quickly and effortlessly.At 80 mph it is barley working.Ride and quiet much improved.I owned a 2012 and a 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe and the improvements in the 2017 Sonota are very apparent.Gas milage at 75 mph is about 25.5. I would expect thirty at speed limits.Regular gas no problem.We love it and cant wait for our first road trip.
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VERY PLEASED
Kay, 01/30/2017
2017 Kia Sorento LX 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
12 of 14 people found this review helpful
Purchased First KIA, 2017 Sorrento 11miles because of the look of the body and safety reports. Took it for a road trip and it handled the rain, first winter snow and slush very well. One thing I was not happy about was the passenger seat indicator did not come on when the passenger took there seat belt off. This is a safety issue in which should come equipped in all vehicles. The seat belts didn't have much resistance when the breaks was given a lot of force to stop. Very happy about the many air bags. In which I am having the dealer take a look at ASAP. I love the Sorrento very smooth ride and great on GAS. Do not care for the satellite to much, The signal is not good. The radio system is great with my Teenager as well as the USB hook ups.
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Fits like a Glove!
Me Carr, 10/30/2016
2017 Kia Sorento Limited 4dr SUV AWD (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
18 of 22 people found this review helpful
I did my research and test drove almost every mid-size SUV under $50,000. After a year of looking, I kept coming back to the Kia Sorento SX Limited AWD. It fits my needs like a glove made just for me. It's sporty, sexy, luxurious yet still has the power to tow 5,000 lbs and cargo space to help a friend move or bring lumber home from the hardware store. The Sorento has the best turning diameter out of all the SUVs - do a donut (slowly, of course) and feel the difference it makes turning into a parking space! I'm a little short and if I had two wishes to make it better - it would be to reduce the height of getting in and out of the vehicle and changing the driver's seat headrest, minor details for such an amazing SUV.
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nice car
charles mcclenaghan, 08/12/2016
updated 08/29/2017
2017 Kia Sorento SX 4dr SUV AWD (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
Loaded with safety features , rides and handles good , so far 19mpg (only 350 miles) plenty of luggage space
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Surprised by Gas Mileage
Debbie, 10/29/2019
2017 Kia Sorento EX 4dr SUV (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
I bought a V-6 Kia Sorento in September. Because I commute 90 miles per day, I was worried about going from a 4 cylinder Fusion that averaged 30 mpg to this SUV that was projected to get 17-22 mpg. I have been pleasantly surprised to see that my average mpg is 27 mpg - much better than what was projected. The highest I've had so far was 30 mpg. Besides the mileage, I love the comfort of this car. It feels soo luxurious to me with the leather seats. It's so spacious too. Backseat passengers are almost as comfortable as the front seat passengers! The car seems to handle very well and I pretty much drive it in Eco mode all the time and it has plenty of power. I drove it on vacation in the mountains and it had no problems with it's handling. So far, I really love this car.
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Great SUV Except Mediocre Steering
JAL, 07/31/2017
updated 08/01/2018
2017 Kia Sorento Limited 4dr SUV AWD (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
23 of 29 people found this review helpful
Love the car except for one important issue - the new electric steering system. We had a 2016 Sorento SXL for only 5 mos. before that was totaled when a driver ran a stop sign. We replaced with 2017 Sorento SXL One of the key decisions on the 2016 KIA was the great steering system. Unfortunately, the steering in the 2017 vehicle is a bit disappointment. KIA changed the steering in the 2017 vehicle (upper level models) to an electric steering system. The new system lacks any "road feel". Furthermore, one is constantly making minor steering adjustments which is annoying at a minimum, but is dangerous if you look away for an quick look at something as the car immediately starts to wander. The dealer confirmed today that they are aware of the problem but there is no fix available to date. Hopefully there will be an updated software package in the future to correct the problem; however, until a fix is available. I have learned that using the "Sports" steering option provides a better steering feel and makes my evaluation acceptable.
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Electronics a problem
Thomas Ewell, 07/31/2017
2017 Kia Sorento LX 4dr SUV (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
10 of 12 people found this review helpful
The BSD console has a problem and it does not register in the car's computer. The manufacturer is reluctant to repair it. We will return the car under the Lemon law after 3 months if they refuse to repair it.
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Step aside lux X-overs - there is new King in town
Netscorer, 07/07/2016
updated 01/10/2020
2017 Kia Sorento Limited 4dr SUV AWD (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
40 of 53 people found this review helpful
Kia has outdone themselves with new Sorento. It's a perfect size crossover - huge trunk in 5 seater configuration and always available fairly comfortable 3rd row to haul up to 7 adults. Very blunt front and rear minimize exterior dimensions to assist in parking, while providing the same interior dimensions as much larger Highlander. Comfort on the top trim SXL is rivaling premium crossovers from Japanese and American carmakers. Compare Sorento with Lexus RX, Lincoln MKX or Acura MDX and you will find that Sorento matches them feature by feature, seat comfort, road noise isolation, technology and ride. All while costing $10K less MSRP. Considering that KIA & dealers are also providing very aggressive discounts from MSRP, you can easily save $15K by forgoing the prestige brand logo. Sorento's Adaptive Cruise Control is also considerably better then competition - keeping distance reliably and supporting full stop & go traffic where most of the competition cuts out below 15mph. Ride quality is excellent - assertive, yet soft enough to forget road imperfections. Acceleration for V6 Direct injection engine matched with 6-speed automatic is excellent too. Starting up hill or overtaking cars on the highway is piece of cake. Fuel consumption could be better, but at least the listed specs are very conservative. My V6 AWD trim is rated 17/23/19 combined and so far in the first 9,000 miles of mixed driving with plenty of traffic and AC on I am averaging 21mpg. 2017 model adds Adaptive headlamps that swivel in the curves to provide better illumination and Autonomous Emergency Breaking that keeps an eye on the traffic ahead and will apply brakes automatically if it feels that collision is imminent. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto also come standard and greatly enhance available infotainment system. Otherwise 2017 is indistinguishable from 2016 redesign model. Huge panoramic sunroof goes beyond second row of seats and provides great sky views for passengers in all rows. My only pet peeve with it is that it is controlled by single lever. So if you want to just open blind, but leave the sunroof closed, you can't. Once you push the button to open the blind, the roof starts to open automatically and you need to go back and forth to achieve what you want. Another perplexing omission in US is absence of DRLs. There is an LED brow light on Sorento that acts as DRL in all regions outside US, but in US it is can not be turned on without full headlight. So you either drive with your lights off, or you need to turn on main headlights. It's a mystery why KIA decided to disable this feature in US.
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my best car yet
doug oleary, 11/09/2016
updated 05/10/2017
2017 Kia Sorento L 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
7 of 8 people found this review helpful
I have owned several [6] suv's in the past 12 years. all were 4 cyl this is my 2nd sorento. the 2015 model was very good, but this is better.
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Well Worth the Money, Riverside Kia AMAZING
JWDEVUS, 10/10/2016
2017 Kia Sorento LX 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
20 of 26 people found this review helpful
Well Worth the Money and RIVERSIDE KIA was Amazing and they were great to deal with, so with that said: PROS: Many PROS LIKE PRICE AND WARRANTY, STYLING IS VERY NICE, interior is pretty nice for the price, Headroom is good as I am 6' and it works well with my daughters car-seat :-) It has pretty good storage room but but could use a little more :-) CONS: A 3" SCREEN for Radio and CONTROLS ARE YOU KIDDING ME!!!! You cannot see the screen most of the time due to the angle and glare from the sun/window it is HORRIBLE and I MEAN HORRIBLE come on KIA you can due much better then this!!! The sound system is OK nothing to brag about! ANOTHER BIG CON IS NO AUTOMATIC HEADLIGHTS and I forget to shut them off all the time thinking they will off automatically like most other older cars and most if not all NEW Cars! ANOTHER VERY POOR CHOICE ON KIA'S PART!!! FUEL ECONOMY is not that great right off the bat as I got the car with 8 miles on it and it now has over 600 but not over 700! I really have to watch what I am doing driving wise to get 19/20 around the city. I got the SUV on 8/31/2016 so most of my driving is around the city as I am retired :-) I REALLY LIKE THE SORENTO DESPITE MY CONS, WHICH MANLY ARE PET PEEVES AND KIA SHOULD HAVE DONE A LITTLE BETTER IN THESE AREA!
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Is this a german car?
Greg Swanson, 01/10/2019
updated 07/17/2019
2017 Kia Sorento EX 4dr SUV (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
After 30k miles in our Sorento, I had this mild suspicion I was not in an "asian" car. I googled the designers and found out there is a heavy German hand in the make-up of these cars. The Sorento is like a freakin tank. It's feels and handles heavy and smooth. Door shuts with a heavy thump. Holds the road very well. I have done my best to whip this car around and spinout in open lots in the heavy snow late at nite in Minnesota storms and it's just a magnet to the ground. I drag boats and snowmobiles and drive through the woods deer hunting and this vehicle never disappoints. I even dragged a 19 foot boat from Texas to Minnesota and the transmission was never unsure of its gearing. I grow to like it the longer I have it. My wife loves the push button 4 wheel drive lock and always feels safe in this car. The only 2 gripes with the car are the uncomfortable seat bolsters and bizarre roof rack design which is completely and totally useless.
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Terrible company
f00dl3, 01/08/2023
2017 Kia Sorento LX 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
We got a 2017 Kia Sorrento in December 2020 for a book price of $16,800 at a Kia dealership. It lasted 20,000 miles. The engine consumes 5 quarts of oil every 2,000 miles and Kia refused to fix it. Even though it was certified pre-owned. There is a recall on the engine but the only way they fix it is if you risk your life on the highway and the "lower rod bearing fails" or something like that. Not worth dieing for. Even certified pre-owned you would think they would honor their product. Lost $9,000 due to depreciation on the trade in. Total scam.
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Zippy Smooth Ride
Djncmt , 01/28/2020
2017 Kia Sorento SX 4dr SUV (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
The Kia Sorento has so far exceeded all of my expectations. I got a 2017 SXL limited fully loaded edition. I absolutely love it. It’s a zippy lil vehicle. Love all the bells and whistles. Full panoramic sun/moon roof, best safety features on the market. And the Apple Car play is a must. It’s got great get up and go. I can’t comment on reliability as of yet since I have only owned it fir a week, but it was rated very high in Safety and reliability, which is the reason I purchased it. The rest of the features are truly a great bonus!
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Love my 2017 Kia Sorento!!
Courtney Bolling, 02/23/2017
updated 08/27/2018
2017 Kia Sorento EX 4dr SUV (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
I’ve had my Kia Sorento for almost two years now, and I have been pleasantly surprised by the dependability and luxury feel of it. I had only driven Hondas for the previous 17 years. Kia has won me over! This vehicle has everything I could ask for, with a 10 year warranty and a great price! I couldn't be happier!
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Love my Sorento SX AWD
Micki Brake, 04/30/2017
2017 Kia Sorento SX 4dr SUV AWD (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
This Kia is everything you could ask for. It is comfortable. Quite. Classy looking. And most of all I feel safe in it. They have done a great job with all the safety features. It has excellent power and all the controls are easy to see and get to. You won't be disappointed with this Kia !
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We absolutely love this car
James, 02/24/2017
2017 Kia Sorento SX 4dr SUV (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
My wife and I just got the 2017 Kia Sorento SX V6 loaded with options and we absolutely love this crossover. The refinement and driving feel is luxury car like and it's so comfortable and quiet on the road. We have driven Lexus, BMW and Acura and this vehicle is just as good if not better in many ways, especially for the price. Time will tell with reliability but so far we are in love with this great car.
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Kia Sorento Slipping out of gear!!!
RP1970, 02/18/2019
2017 Kia Sorento EX 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
17 of 23 people found this review helpful
My 2017 Kia Sorento slips out of gear intermittently. While driving, it will go into 1st gear, and one time, 2nd. This is while accelerating into the highway, pulling out of a parking lot, or simply driving down the street (40-50mph). My car isn’t even 2 years old, and I’ve complained about this within the 1st month. I also attempted to take a trip to my hometown in Ohio; from North Carolina, where I live (7 hr drive). While driving through the mountains, 77 N, my car stopped accelerating and there was a strong smell of gas. My speed kept declining, and there was nowhere to stop. Luckily there was a travel station a little more than a mile away. I costed into the travel station, and got the car towed to the nearest dealership, where they found a problem with the fuel injectors. After about a week, they fixed it and thankfully had the car towed back to me. My car also (within 30 days of purchasing it), popped out of gear while parked in my driveway (on a slight hill). I ran into the house for a few mins and left my 25 year old daughter in the car. She was in the passenger seat, on Instagram, and said that she heard a loud pop and it felt like another car hit it. She looked up, and the Car started rolled by back. She quickly tried to get her seatbelt off, and opened the door, by that time, the car had already made contact with the neighbors (across from me) mailbox. She hurt her arm, as the front passenger door caught the mailbox. The whole passenger side of my car was scraped up, leaving the front door crunched in the opposite direction (unable to close). My daughter came in the house frantically, ad told me what happened, in tears and fear. I ran outside to retrieve my car from the neighbors driveway, and SHIFTED it out of PARK, then drive it back into my driveway. The KIA dealership where I purchased it from (JT KIA, Rick Hill) had it towed there, but claim to have found nothing. This leaves me feeling very scared, unsafe, and concerned for my life, and my 4 year old that I drive around everyday. I hope that Kia resolves this issue, as to prevent any hurt, harm, losses to us. I am documenting everything I can, to keep record of this. What if we are at an intersection, or there’s oncoming traffic; cars or semi trucks? Hopefully Kia will come up with some sort of resolve, I know I’ve done my part in documenting my concerns.
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