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2012 Kia Sorento consumer reviews

$21,250 starting MSRP
side view of 2012 Sorento Kia
(158 reviews)
84% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.4
  • Interior 4.5
  • Performance 4.2
  • Value 4.3
  • Exterior 4.5
  • Reliability 4.3
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Great car after $2000.00 fixing it.

KIA needs to avoid the eco crap on their vehicles. Premature wear on internal engine parts cost consumers big money. If you buy it turn the eco mode off .

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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The WORST vehicle I've ever owned!

The truck was serviced only at the local dealership in my area. This was also the place of purchase. It was new with only 32 miles at purchase. Out of NO were, the engine began knocking! The Kia dealership refused to even acknowledge that there was a problem because of milage. I later found out there was a problem with the piston’s shaving an clogging the oil return hose. I was quoted $3000.00 for a replacement engine! 😳 The value of the truck was not even $3000.00. I only had a few more payments left on it. I had to borrow the money to have the engine rebuilt along with a payoff! I currently owe 9000.00 on a 2012 Kia Sorento! I will NEVER EVER purchase another KIA anything!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 1.0
  • Interior 1.0
  • Performance 1.0
  • Value 1.0
  • Exterior 1.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does not recommend this car
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Fantastic Family Comfort

This car meets all of my needs. The 3rd Row of seating is fantastic, but when you don't need the 3rd row they fold down completely flat for a super-sized trunk. Bluetooth connectivity, AUX connectivity & SIRIUS radio all make for an entertaining ride.

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 Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Kia won’t back up what they say

Engine needs replacing at 111,000 Dealer said it’s a recall Then come to find out. KIA said it’s not a recall No more Kia for me or anyone that I know.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 1.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does not recommend this car
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Good Compact SUV with third-row.

This compact SUV with third-row is a great purchase if power is not a priority for you. Ride was hard and you could feel every single tiny bump in the road.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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My 3rd KIA I have owned. Exactly what I was lookin

This car is exactly what we were looking for in a 2nd car for the family.Size,mileage and performance! This is our 3rd KIA and I would recommend a KIA to everybody, So good my son bought a KIA Optima.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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My Second Sorrento

After wrecking my Optima I decided to go back to where it all began. The Sorrento. Loved it almost as much as my first one back in 2005. Sorrento has so many safety features that come standard. That's a company that seriously cares about its customers. Kia really does have the power to surprise.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Big price but cheap made.

This vehicle has 101600 miles already replace radio has a popping noise in front that no one can fix and driver seat has a tear in it all this has happened after 100000 miles vehicle has always rode rough

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 2.0
  • Interior 1.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 3.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does not recommend this car
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Bought for the warranty

Customer service was exceptional. Had to replace the drive shaft and transfer case, both under warranty. Follow-up from Kia was well above average. Would buy another.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Very smooth ride! Great to drive on the highway!

Very smooth ride! Great to drive on the highway. Good mileage in the city as well. I would highly recommend test driving this car. Great SUV/fuel efficiency combination.

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