2007 Kia Sorento ex review from North America
"I've owned 21 vehicles and this is the worst purchase I've ever made!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
My rotors had to be replaced at 500 miles and again at 9500 miles. Now the vehicle is at the dealership again with the same issue and only 11500 miles.
I have had the transmission shutter at 60 and 65 mph with no explanation. The dealership refuses to acknowledge a problem. Now it shutters at 30-40 mph and at 60-65 mph. The dealership has yet to repair it.
The passenger door will not shut if the vehicle is locked with the auto door lock button while the passenger door is open.
The dome light has never worked properly.
The back glass door (hatch) will not open with the key control consistently.
General comments?
The car is a maintenance nightmare; rotors 3 times in 12k miles. The Service manager actually told me I couldn't use the brakes going down a hill! I live in the mountains. The dealership is in the mountains. The vehicle is comfortable and rides well, but in no way shape or form would I buy another or recommend these vehicles, at any cost, to someone else. Even if the vehicle was free I would have spent the equivalent of a car payment each month on just the items I've mentioned.
Recommended reviews
| If you live next to a servicing dealership, buy one |
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| It was and is a good choice that needs fuel economy improvement |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model year | 2007 |
| Year of manufacture | 2007 |
| First year of ownership | 2007 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
| Performance marks | 0 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 0 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 0 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 5 miles |
| Most recent distance | 11500 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Ranger |
| Date of Entry | 26th December, 2007 |