2007 Kia Sorento EX review from North America
"If you live next to a servicing dealership, buy one"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The car was delivered with a torn seat, broken moon roof, rear hatch that wouldn't close, passenger air bag that sometimes turned on, sometimes didn't.
It took over a month to get the seat replaced. The air bag and hatch have never been fixed. They told me to keep slamming the rear hatch and eventually it would break in. It hasn't.
At 3K the car started shuttering when starting off in forward and reverse. After a few visits (80miles round trip) they finally got the part. The dealer and Kia didn't know where it went. Can you believe that! We have to return again. Good thing gas is so cheap!
General comments?
Two dealerships have dropped their franchises since I bought this 10 months ago. I now have to drive 40 miles each way to get the car fixed.
As a second time Kia owner I expected more. The first one was a little rough around the edges and I traded it in at a little over 15K miles expecting to get more than I had. What a mistake!
This one will be lucky to make it to 7K before I get rid of it.
Pluses:
Much improved ride, great power, better, but not good gas mileage, comfortable.
Negatives
Poor brakes, Unreliable, Poor Service- Too bad.
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| First year of ownership | 2007 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7/10 |
| Reliability marks | 1/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 1/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 34 miles |
| Most recent distance | 6600 miles |
| Previous car | Kia Sorento |
| Date of Entry | 22nd March, 2008 |