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2017 Kia Sorento consumer reviews

$25,600 starting MSRP
side view of 2017 Sorento Kia
(501 reviews)
96% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.8
  • Interior 4.8
  • Performance 4.7
  • Value 4.8
  • Exterior 4.8
  • Reliability 4.8
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So far so good. Great car.

Great car, lots of leg room. Very comfortable. Rides nice and smooth. Love the back up camera. Easy to get in and out of. Nice

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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Limited Maintenance Required

This is my second Kia Sorento. My mother bought one as well after my first since I loved mine so much. Traded the first one in to get rid of hail dents. Made a cross country trip last year. Plenty of room and zero car fatigue. It has required only basic maintenance such as oil changes, tire rotations, etc. It looks and runs as if still new despite being just shy of 100,000 miles. I love my Sorento and plan on replacing it with a third Sorento when the time comes.

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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Great vehicle for granddaughter and her 2 small .

It is exactly the kind of car I wanted for her. Looked new, drove like a good, reliable, safe and roomy for her and the kids.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Engine light 7 times..engine needs replaced.

Recalled for engine failure. Kia want replace until bearing in engine go out. Engine light has come on 7 times and car will not run properly till it’s reset. This is a problem as we are normally out of town and not near dealerships when it acts up. I WANT A NÉW ENGINE NOW. KIA PLEASE FIX MY SORENTO

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 1.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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After 4 Years, First Problem: Burnt out bulb

I don't have many miles on the car - 40,000, but I have had pretty much zero (oh yeah, one headlight bulb burnt out) issues following the normal maintenance schedule. Plan on driving it for the next 20 years.

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 Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Best car I’ve ever had!

My Kia Sorento is the best car I’ve owned. I have 2 kids with bulky car seats and it fits then both comfortably. The third row is also pretty comfortable for a emergency situation. The gas mileage is great. The design is great.

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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Excellent Bang for the Buck

You can spend more and get a lot less in fact U.S. News rates the 2017 Kia Sorento as one of our top-ranked used midsize SUVs. It combines outstanding safety and predicted reliability ratings with an impressive, high-quality cabin. The Sorento has tremendous value. First and most importantly it earned the highest safety ranking and is a top safety pick and J.D. Power rates it 4.5 out of 5 for reliability and even used a Sorento comes with a 5 year and 60,000 mile power train warranty. The cabin is well designed with quality materials, the seats are comfortable, and the driving position is comfortable. You can transport 4 people and all of their stuff and get their in comfort, economically, with out driving each other nuts. The one ding is the base engine is not designed for fast take offs and high speed acceleration.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • 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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Good car for the price

This was a great car with tons of room in the interior! Great for getting the kiddos and their friends to sports and school. Very reliable. I never had any major issues with it and good gas mileage.

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 Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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New Car

My car was bought used but was in excellent condition with low miles. It was the first car I’ve ever purchased from a dealership. Everyone at the dealership was very helpful and friendly. Highly recommend.

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 Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Most reliable car I’ve owned.

The car met all my needs. Lots of leg room. Plenty of space in the trunk for sports gear. Great on gas and convenient size for a mid size sub.

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