2011 Kia Sorento Consumer Reviews

2011 Kia Sorento

Change

2011 Kia Sorento

Kelley Blue Book Retail $18,700–$25,700  

Best Bet

Average Rating

4.3 out of 5
Review This Car
Comfort:4.1 out of 5
Performance:4.2 out of 5
Exterior Styling:4.6 out of 5
Interior Design:4.5 out of 5
Value for the Money:4.4 out of 5
Reliability:4.3 out of 5

95 out of 114 people would recommended this car to a friend

Consumer Reviews

Page 1 of 12 Next Page

review after 2 years

by cars.comfan
from Augusta, GA | May 13, 2013

Rating from

(5)
Comfort: 5 out of 5
Performance: 5 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 5 out of 5
Interior Design: 4 out of 5
Value for the Money: 5 out of 5
Reliability: 5 out of 5

"I have been driving my Sorento for 2+ years now, not just around town but also on many various long road trips and I can state honestly I have absolutely no buyers remorse. Not only does it get very good MPG for an SUV, but the technology packed in that car is wonderful. The one and only regret that have is that I chose a model with cloth material which stains INCREDIBLY easy. Even leaving a wet umbrella on the seat for just a moment left a water mark immediately. My other complaint is regarding some cheap hardware used for the air vents. I only noticed days after I bought the car that knobs on multiple vents that you use to direct air flow were broken off, only a few days after that I went to adjust a vent and the only remaining knob broke off as well, not a major concern for me but it was annoying It's beyond reliable, I've put on over 20k miles every year after buying it used already with many miles on it and I've never had a single problem or expensive work done other than basic upkeep like oil changes and new tires. It is very comfortable for long road trips, I had read reviews before I bought it about road noise being a problem but I've never experienced that. Other than those minor problems, I've never been happier with a car purchase, There is a reason the car gets such good ratings, it's an incredible buy for the price."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Just getting around


Did you find this review helpful?

Yes No

0 out of 0 found this review helpful

Excellent Car

by Vic
from Langley, BC | April 17, 2013

Rating from

(4)
Comfort: 4 out of 5
Performance: 4 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 3 out of 5
Interior Design: 4 out of 5
Value for the Money: 5 out of 5
Reliability: 4 out of 5

"I bought my Sorento LX V6 on May 2011. Till now 2 years passed, I am very satisfied with its features and functions. It is powerful, reliable, and comfortable for driving. My family often travel for fun with it. It has large and enough inner room . Its 3rd row seats are very helpful when I need carry more people. Only thing I am not satisfied is its service. A promised life time free oil change and car wash had been stopped at the 3rd service after the previous sale manager's leaving. Be careful when salespeople gives you their promises!"

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Just getting around


Did you find this review helpful?

Yes No

0 out of 0 found this review helpful

Sorento Turbo guy

by Sorento Turbo guy
from Michigan | April 8, 2013

Rating from

(4)
Comfort: 3 out of 5
Performance: 4 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 3 out of 5
Interior Design: 4 out of 5
Value for the Money: 5 out of 5
Reliability: 4 out of 5

"This vehicle was great buy. This is my first vehicle I ever purchased using Cars.com and I got was I expected. Reliability, quality and great price."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Commuting


Did you find this review helpful?

Yes No

0 out of 0 found this review helpful

First SUV Owner

by Car Lover Maniac
from Detroit, MI | March 12, 2013

Rating from

(4)
Comfort: 4 out of 5
Performance: 4 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 4 out of 5
Interior Design: 4 out of 5
Value for the Money: 4 out of 5
Reliability: 4 out of 5

"Glad to be the owner of this vehicle. Three people in my family already own a Kia Sorento and they are ecstatic. Now I'm part of the Sorento family and glad about it!"

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Commuting


Did you find this review helpful?

Yes No

0 out of 0 found this review helpful

Save your money

by Dissapointed owner
from Delaware | January 22, 2013

Rating from

(2)
Comfort: 5 out of 5
Performance: 2 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 3 out of 5
Interior Design: 1 out of 5
Value for the Money: 2 out of 5
Reliability: 2 out of 5

"We brought this car brand new in 2010 and we loved the car! Now the car has 60k miles on it and the radio has gone out completely so no bluetooth or audio. We called the dealer due to the known issues of eletrical problems with this car and they wanted us to replace the radio and pay for it. We have had this car just about 3 years and never replaced a radio in any care EVER! One day the radio worked and we went to take it out again and it wouldn't come on, changed the fuses and everything and it simply won't work. Then this morning as I am driving to work, the brake pedal cover falls off. I can't believe the problems I have had with this care while my wife has a hyundai for 6 years with 90k mile and never had one problem with her car. I am truly dissapointed and wish I could have a refund on this piece of junk."

I would recommend this car to a friend: No

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Commuting


Did you find this review helpful?

Yes No

1 out of 1 found this review helpful

2011 Kia Sorento SX AWD

by Family Man
from San Jose, CA | December 17, 2012

Rating from

(5)
Comfort: 4 out of 5
Performance: 4 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 4 out of 5
Interior Design: 5 out of 5
Value for the Money: 5 out of 5
Reliability: 5 out of 5

"Have only owned the car for about 2500 miles but so far so good. I love that it has a ton of bells and whistles which are easy to navigate. It is stylish interior and exterior wise. It is very roomy with the 3 row optional seats. The suspension is a tad hard compared to a few other mid sized SUVs but still manageable. Price wise it is a great bang for your buck as you really do get a lot for your money. I also average about 23mpg which is decent especially for having 276hp which does move the SUV quickly. Handling is decent with good braking. I would recommend this car."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Transporting family


Did you find this review helpful?

Yes No

1 out of 1 found this review helpful

Really nice!

by khinakat
from Tampa, FL | September 10, 2012

Rating from

(4)
Comfort: 5 out of 5
Performance: 5 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 5 out of 5
Interior Design: 5 out of 5
Value for the Money: 5 out of 5
Reliability: 5 out of 5

"The only complaint I have about this crossover is I can't seem to get the voice response system to "understand" commands and the navigation system is not good (I have better luck with Google Navigation on my phone)"

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Work


Did you find this review helpful?

Yes No

0 out of 0 found this review helpful

Love the Kia

by Kia Krazy
from phoenix az | September 2, 2012

Rating from

(5)
Comfort: 5 out of 5
Performance: 5 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 5 out of 5
Interior Design: 4 out of 5
Value for the Money: 4 out of 5
Reliability: 4 out of 5

"Bought this Kia several months ago, and I have been very happy with it. Bought the v-6 and the gas mileage is still close to 23 mpg. I would recomend this vehicle to everyone!!"

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Commuting


Did you find this review helpful?

Yes No

0 out of 0 found this review helpful

great choice

by Fl couple
from SE Florida | August 27, 2012

Rating from

(4)
Comfort: 4 out of 5
Performance: 5 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 4 out of 5
Interior Design: 4 out of 5
Value for the Money: 5 out of 5
Reliability: 4 out of 5

"2011 with 3 rd row. packed 6 in on vacation back seat and third row seats were hard for the long trip. We have the V-6 very fun to drive feels and looks great. came with a running board type of trim- do not get this it looks good but makes getting a pain"

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Work


Did you find this review helpful?

Yes No

0 out of 0 found this review helpful

1st time Kia buyer

by Rob
from Minneapolis | August 23, 2012

Rating from

(5)
Comfort: 5 out of 5
Performance: 4 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 5 out of 5
Interior Design: 5 out of 5
Value for the Money: 5 out of 5
Reliability: 5 out of 5

"This is my first, but not my last Kia. I absolutely love my Sorento. If buying a Sorento, there is but only one mistake that you can make. That's buying a 4 liter engine. It's plenty powerful, but not enough to give you that 32 MPG you could have with a 6 cylinder. My 4 gets me 23-26 MPG, because these Sorento's are much larger SUV's than say my last SUV, which was a Ford Escape. BUY ONE!"

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Just getting around


Did you find this review helpful?

Yes No

0 out of 0 found this review helpful

Page 1 of 12 Next Page

People Who Viewed This Car Also Viewed

Choose up to three models to compare to the 2011 Kia Sorento.

Compare Side-by-Side
2012 Nissan Murano

2012 Nissan Murano

Starting MSRP
$29,960 - $40,560

2012 Volkswagen Passat

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Starting MSRP
$20,590 - $32,950

2011 Toyota Venza

2011 Toyota Venza

Kelley Blue Book Retail
$22,400 - $22,400

*Invoice prices are made available by Cars.com and are not dealer advertising. All prices are subject to regional variations. Prices last updated 9/23/10. Click here for more information.