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2011 Kia Sorento consumer reviews

$21,195 starting MSRP
side view of 2011 Sorento Kia
(218 reviews)
82% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.2
  • Interior 4.3
  • Performance 4.1
  • Value 4.3
  • Exterior 4.5
  • Reliability 4.2
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Hate to admit one of best cars I’ve owned

I just hit over 260,000 miles on my 2011. Didn’t want to buy it but was best deal for family car with 3rd row. Engine just fantastic, even with 260,000 miles no real oil burn. Not the most comfortable or stylish but has been a great car for Me

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Never buy again

I'm still paying on this got 2 years left & I've paid more in repairs that what it cost already& goes garage next week again!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 2.0
  • Value 1.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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Worst vehicle we have ever had

Don't waste your money on the sorento it's the worst investment we have made in a vehicle it cost a fortune for parts and most of the parts are dealership only parts

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 2.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 1.0
  • Exterior 2.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does not recommend this car
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2nd Kia Sorento

This is my 2nd Kia Sorento. My first was a 2008. I had 341,000 miles on it. It had the V6. Very reliable and low owner ship costs. This one I just bought a month ago has 60,000 miles and the same V6 engine, just the newer body style.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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A very sorry paint job.

I have been trying to get KIA TO paint my sorrento since it was about 4 years old. It’s obvious there was a defect in the painting. It is feathering and I’m discovering areas where paint has started bubbling and eventually peels. There are several spots on my car. The worst one is on the front roof of my car. If this was repaired, I would be very happy with my car. Right now I’m not happy with KIA!!! Kathy Booker

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Worst piece of junk I have ever owned!

Everything that could possibly go wrong with a car has gone wrong with my 2011 kia Sorrento. Everytime they have a recall I'm told my car isn't one of the vehicles for the recall. I have never in my life drove such a piece of junk. And trying to get any type of help from kia staff is a joke. They are only around to sell people the huge piles of junk they make. After they get your money, you no longer matter to them. I personally think that they should be forced to pay everyone back then shut down for good! I don't recommend buying a kia I know after my piece of junk finishes falling apart. I will never own another one.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 2.0
  • Interior 2.0
  • Performance 1.0
  • Value 1.0
  • Exterior 2.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does not recommend this car
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Very reliable vehicle. Comfortable & few problem

Car met my husband’s needs as he drove many miles daily. It never failed him, despite the height number of miles he drove on a daily basis.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Dangerous car

This vehicle has to many recalls & problems with harness plugs. My computer harness plug has corroded, the computer prongs are broken off into the plug. Car is dead, still owe $8000 & they want $5000 to fix it. It should be a recall!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 1.0
  • Value 2.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does not recommend this car
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Most reliable car I've owned

I've never had any issues with it. Fuel efficient with lots of room. 3rd row seat folds down for a large cargo area. Dual climate control is very nice.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Bought with 111k miles. Engine shot.

I like how it drives. Interior is nice. Lots of features for the price. Trouble is, these models have engine issues. I bought mine 3 weeks ago. Engine went bad. Another $6000 for a rebuilt unit or $4000 to rebuild. Not worth the money.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 2.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does not recommend this car
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