2015 Kia Sorento problems
The Kia Sorento (Korean: 기아 쏘렌토, romanized: Gia Sorento) is a series of automobiles manufactured by the South Korean manufacturer Kia since 2002 through four generations. Initially a compact SUV built on a body-on-frame chassis, the second-generation Sorento transitioned to a larger car-based platform which placed it into the mid-size crossover SUV class, and has been developed alongside the Hyundai Santa Fe.
First generation (BL; 2002)
2002–2006
Debuting in February 2002, the first generation Sorento was a traditional truck-based body-on-frame SUV. All American Sorentos also came with dual front airbags and dual side-curtain airbags in the front and rear. An optional four-wheel drive system with low range received praise for adding to the vehicle's off-road ability.
It had two transmission options, a 5-speed manual or 4- and 5-speed automatic (pre-2005 models have a 4-speed automatic, whilst 2005 Sorentos came with a 5-speed tip-tronic style automatic). First generation Sorentos are equipped with a Hyundai-manufactured 3.5-liter 24-valve DOHC V6 engine producing 192 hp (143 kW) at 5500 rpm, and 217 lb⋅ft (294 N⋅m) of torque at 3,000 rpm. Common features of the first generation Sorento were 4-wheel disc brakes (standard on all models), optional anti-lock braking system (ABS), and a 21.1-gallon (79.9 litres) fuel tank.
There were two trim levels available for the Sorento: either the base LX or the up-level EX. Both models included an AM/FM stereo with a single-disc CD player and an eight-speaker audio system, dual front airbags and front and rear side-impact SRS airbags (side-impact front and rear SRS airbags for North American-market models ONLY), cloth seating surfaces, a power-adjustable front driver's seat, air conditioning, power door locks and windows, tinted windows, aluminum-alloy wheels, keyless entry, wood interior trim accents, a split-folding second-row rear bench seat, and monotone exterior paint as standard equipment. Features such as satellite radio (on later models), leather-trimmed seating surfaces, heated front seats, a ten-speaker premium audio system, cassette and CD players, an in-dash CD changer, power front bucket seats, seventeen-inch (17") aluminum-alloy wheels, a power sunroof, two-tone exterior paint, and a security system were available regardless of trim level choice.
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Common 2015 Kia Sorento problems
The 2015 Kia Sorento has been reported to have several common problems based on complaints from owners. This can be a significant inconvenience and expense for owners.
Another issue that has been reported is with the cargo hatch struts, which can fail and cause the cargo door to fall unexpectedly. This can be a safety hazard and may require replacement of the struts.
The 2015 Kia Sorento has also been reported to have engine and transmission issues, which can be more serious and expensive to repair. Some owners have reported engine stalling without warning, excessive shaking, or the engine light blinking right before the car shuts off.
Transmission issues have also been reported, with some owners experiencing shaking under acceleration or hearing a "popping sound" while driving. In some cases, technicians have been unable to replicate the issue, which can make it difficult to diagnose and repair.
In addition to these issues, the 2015 Kia Sorento has also been reported to have fuel leaks, a hesitating transmission, and fire-prone hydraulic electronic control units. These issues can be serious and may require extensive repairs or replacement of parts.
Overall, while the 2015 Kia Sorento has many positive qualities, it is important for prospective buyers to be aware of these common problems and to have any vehicle they are considering inspected by a qualified mechanic before purchasing. It is also recommended to run the VIN to find out about any open recalls the vehicle may have.
What is the most common problem with Kia Sorento?
The common issues include engine problems, electrical problems, airbag problems, seat belt problems, lights problems, and body/paint problems. The worst issue that plagues these Kia Sorento models is engine failure.
Is there a recall on 2015 Kia Sorento engine?
Summary: Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Optima, 2012-2017 Sorento and 2011-2018 Sportage vehicles that previously received an engine replacement under recall number 17V-224, warranty, or the Knock Sensor Detection System (KSDS) Product Improvement Campaign.
How many miles does a 2015 Kia Sorento last?
It is much easier to keep a Kia SUV on the road with the help of an expert. An estimated average lifespan of 200,000 miles equates to about 13 to 17 years on the road. Vehicles tend to drive 10,000 to 15,000 miles per year. A well-maintained Kia SUV could even last 250,000 miles.
What year did Kia Sorento have engine problems?
Engine Failure
For models between 2011 and 2017, the Sorento's engine was known for having some trouble, specifically a faulty head gasket. This led to antifreeze and coolant mixing with the engine oil, which resulted in significant engine damage.
2015 Kia Sorento car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Kia Sorento problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Engine problems
- Unknown or other problems
- Structure problems
- Exterior lighting problems
- Electrical system problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2015 Kia Sorento vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 2015 Kia Sorento
The NHTSA has received 665 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2015 Kia Sorento. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 2015 Kia Sorento vehicles.
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-02-15
- VIN: 5XYKTCA62FG
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: The contact owns a 2015 Kia Sorento. The contact stated while driving 2- 4 MPH on a bumpy driveway, the front end of the vehicle and the steering started shuddering violently. Additionally, the contact had noticed that the steering wheel had become abnormally loose, and there was significant play in the steering wheel. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where the contact was informed that the steering coupler had failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer and the manufacturer were notified of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in a recall. The failure mileage was approximately 65,000.
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-10-17
- VIN: 5XYKT3A66FG
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: While driving my 2015 Kia Sedona, was at a stop sign and began making a left turn. Half way thru the intersecion the vehicle just stopped running. I managed to get half off the 2-lane road, blocking half off the road with traffic coming both ways. I was there approximately 45 before the tow truck came to tow the car to the mechanic's shop where he confirmed the problem was a common problem with the 2015 Kia Sedona. There was absolutely no warning that the vehicle was going to become incapacitated, no warning lights or messages prior to the failure.
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-10-13
- VIN: 5XYKT4A64FG
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: I was driving and it started to make a knocking noise thays when i saw the engine light come on then my car turned off. I took it to autozone and 2 sensors are bad. I went to pep boys and they said that it needs a engine replacement and it falls under the tsd dates. I called my Kia dealership and they said that they don't see any recalls on my vehicle.
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-08-05
- VIN: 5XYKWDA70FG
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: What component or system failed or malfunctioned? The engine began leaking hot air bubbles into the cooling system, causing hot coolant to leak into the harness and parts of the car. Is it available for inspection upon request? No, the manufacturer has responded that it does not cover the warranty because it is in another country, although the brand is present there. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? When heating the system there is a risk of burst hoses or catastrophic damage to the systems when driving and therefore risk of explosion or fire. Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by an independent dealer or service center? Yes, through an independent service center in the country where the vehicle is currently located. Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others? Mechanical technicians state that it is a factory defect. Were there warning lights, messages or other symptoms of the problem before the failure and when did they first appear? No warnings, just hot coolant splashing onto the engine. Kia Sorento is a family vehicle, which we could not enjoy due to engine failures. Considering the timely maintenance, the brand must respond for the risk we ran by driving a vehicle with a catastrophic engine failure.
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-09-03
- VIN: 5XYKU4A72FG
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: THE PAINT IS PEELING OFF VEHICLE "KIA SORENTO 2015 IALL OVER MY CAR, MY CAR COLOR IS: PEARL WHITE. IT IS JUST PEELING OFF ALL OF THE SUDDEN. I UNDERSTAND THIS IS HAPPENING ALL OVER THE WORLD TO KIA/HUNDAY CAR OWNERS, INCLUDING THE USA AND CANADA. EVEN THOUGH KIA HAS NOT ISSUE A RECALL FOR THIS PROBLEM, THEY KNOW IS HAPPENING. I NEED KIA TO BE RESPONSABLE AND PAID FOR FIXING THIS PROBLEM. i WILL NOT FILE A CLAIM IN MY CAR INSURANCE FOR THIS, BECAUSE I DID NOT CREATE THIS PROBLEM, KIA DID.
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-12-01
- VIN: 5XYKW4A71FG
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: In 2020, we started noticing the smell of engine coolant and the continuous running of the engine fan after shutting the engine off. The temperature gage never indicated any issue. We took the vehicle to the dealer to address the issue. Upon inspecting the vehicle, it was determined that there was a failure of one of the engine block bolts, which cause the coolant to seep in to the engine block. The dealer stated the engine needed to be rebuilt, because the bock was not salvageable. We then contacted Kia to question the failure and were told that the repair was not covered, because of the milage on the vehicle. In 2024 we received a recall notice, which stated they were now taking responsibility for the repairs and all we needed to do was submit documents showing the repairs were made. We did so, two months ago, however after submitting the documents Kia has not given us a reimbursement or provided updates on the status of our claim.
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-07-02
- VIN: 5XYKU4A72FG
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: With regular maintenance, at 138,000 miles my engine has a crack in the block and an inner oil leak that hadn't been previously detected during oil changes, which may have been a result of the check engine light that read camshaft issues just before it happened. All the other recalls and problems these kia engines have had I'm sure I'm not the only one with this issue.
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-07-26
- VIN: 5XYKT3A6XFG
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: The engine cut off while driving. The mechanic said the motor seized and needs $8k in repairs. Kia said I missed a software update that is needed in order to be eligible for an extended warranty and they denied the repairs. I never received notice that a software update was needed.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-01-01
- VIN: 5XYKW4A70FG
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: Overtime the low beam headlights have become very dim. The bulbs have always blown a lot but I have recently replaced both bulbs and they are still very dim. I ordered high powered LED bulbs and still the low beams are very dim. So dim you can barely see 10 feet in front of you when driving at night. I have to drive with the high beams on to see where I am going. Research online shows this is an issues with the projector type headlights on these vehicle but no recall is there. The headlight are over $600 to replace for an off brand set. Not something that should be going bad on a 2015 car.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-07-12
- VIN: 5XYKTCA65FG
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: The paint is peeling on the hood, A post and roof of the vehicle.
STEERING,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-06-01
- VIN: 5XYKT4A63FG
- Components: STEERING,ENGINE
- Summary: The contact owns a 2015 Kia Sorento. The contact stated while driving approximately 55 MPH, the brakes locked up, the steering seized, and the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that there were several unknown warning lights illuminated. The contact was barely able to pull off the highway. The contact was not able to restart the vehicle. The contact had the vehicle towed to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the engine had seized and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 106,000.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-01-10
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 5XYKTCA61FG
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: The contact owns a 2015 Kia Sorento. The contact stated that his vehicle had burst in flames while parked in his drive way. The contact called the fire department, however he was able to extinguish the flames using hand held extinguishers. The contact stated that the damage was contained to the front end of the vehicle, the engine compartment, the fire wall and the passenger front side. The fire department issued a report. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a local dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed and was not repaired. The contact stated that the vehicle was towed to an impound lot. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The contact had searched online and related the fire to NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V331000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) which was associated to his VIN. The failure mileage was approximately 155,000.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-07-30
- VIN: 5XYKT3A65FG
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
- Summary: The engine started to sound weird and stopped in the middle of the road that couldve created an accident should there have been other vehicle iw as pregnant at that time We contacted kia and they wouldnt change the engine since we didnt replace the knock sensor but we never received the mail and they confirmed thag mail was not sent to us.
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-09-09
- VIN: 5XYKWDA72FG
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: I previously reported an engine complained submitted on 9/14/2023, ID 11544548. My engine started knocking while I was driving on a major highway without any warning lights or indications. a claim to Kia was made as I was told by the Kia dealership I would need engine replacement however Kia offered no explanation as to why the engine failed nor any explanation or seemed to care one bit that I was on a major highway and this occurred without any warnings whatsoever. I understand there is current recall for some v4 engines of the sorento model I had and I firmly believe the 3.3L v6 engines should be investigated.
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-02-19
- VIN: 5XYKUDA75FG
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: There is oil leaking into my coolant. I had it flushed, hoping it was just a fluke. Then noticed there was more oil getting into my coolant. I had the vehicle inspected again and they stated it was probably a blown head gasket, or a cracked head.
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-11-01
- VIN: 5XYKU4A7XFG
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: Ongoing issue with coolant mixing in the oil causing overheating in the engine. I believe this a safety risk as driving the vehicle for longer than 30 minutes causes the engine temperature to rise dramatically and risks complete engine failure, potentially when driving at speed. Vehicle has not been examined by a dealer. We've just become aware this is apparently due to Kia's known soft block issue.
STEERING,AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-05-24
- VIN: 5XYKWDA77FG
- Components: STEERING,AIR BAGS
- Summary: The clock spring went bad with no warning
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-05-16
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 5XYKWDA70FG
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: The contact owned a 2015 Kia Sorento. The contact stated while depressing the accelerator pedal to drive inside the garage, the vehicle accelerated to the highest speed unintendedly. The contact depressed the brake pedal continuously, but the vehicle failed to respond. The vehicle pushed a table of home items through the rear wall of the garage, hit several gas pipes, and then landed approximately 6 ft. downhill in the backyard, where it continued to accelerate. The contact then noticed steam coming out from underneath the hood and the vehicle stopped. The air bags did not deploy. The contact was able to drive up the backyard hill and enter the residence. The contact did not sustain any injuries. The vehicle was towed and totaled. A police report was not filed. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 32,042.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-05-27
- VIN: 5XYKU4A7XFG
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: Front doors are able to be open while the car is in gear and being driven, even after automatic doors locked when putting in gear. My grandson grabbed the handle and opened it and almost fell out while I was driving.
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-01-12
- VIN: 5XYKT3A61FG
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: The paint on my SUV began to peel off. I have pictures documenting the issue, and the car has been temporarily fixed. The safety of myself and others wasn't directly compromised. The problem has been confirmed by other Kia owners experiencing similar issues with the same paint type. A body shop inspected the vehicle, but it hasn't been inspected by the manufacturer, police, or insurance representatives. There were no warning signs prior to the paint peeling.
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-03-01
- VIN: 5XYKT4A68FG
- Components: STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
- Summary: My car has been giving me problems for about three months now and we’ve changed about four or five parts on the engine/transmission and it’s still acting up. We’ve called the Kia dealership several times to alleviate the problem but they are giving us the runaround about the three recalls that pulled up for the 2015 Kia Sorrento and they saying that we have to pay $150 for diagnostic per recall, which I don’t understand that if it’s not our fault then they should cover the diagnostic and the recall. We’ve contacted them on several occasions about the situation with my brake lights being on after I turn my car off and they stay on until my battery is almost dead. They don’t want to fix the HECU I believe the electric short that Kia have been experiencing. This car is the worst car I’ve ever had. I’ve never had to experience anything close to what I’m experiencing with Kia. They are an absolute disgrace it’s almost like they’re trying to pocket diagnostic money for themselves because there’s no way I have to pay almost $500 for three recalls, that’s no fault of our own. If I had the money to get another car, I would. They told us that we can trade it in if we come with a higher down payment, but I’m not able to do that right now so I’m just trying to get my car fixed until I’m able to do so. Please help us get our car fixed and the recalls serviced because Andrew at Kia Country of Savannah sounds like he’s irritated because we’re trying to get down to the bottom of them getting the recalls done. It’s like he’s just telling us anything to try to avoid doing the recalls. They also stated that when the car was dropped off, they didn’t find anything pertaining to the recalls whether y’all find anything or not you know that there are recalls for that particular car just fix it. Please help. We are not gonna stop until the car is fixed. I’m gonna keep reaching out. I’m gonna keep calling up there to see when it can be done because it’s costing us money that we don’t have.
STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-03-31
- VIN: 5XYKWDA75FG
- Components: STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: Large paint chips on hood and passenger door frame near windshield. Smaller paint chips along hood. Looks almost like an eggshell cracking and just started happening in the last couple of months.
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-04-24
- VIN: 5XYKWDA73FG
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: The car started shaking, it slowed down and stopped and all the lights on the dashboard came on and there was a loud sound and I turned the car off. I called towing, got my car back and took it back to the dealership. At the dealership they checked the car and called the warranty company who sent an inspector... The Ethos group told me that there were some errors in the report and that they still couldn't give me information, after two weeks the dealership called me and told me the warranty denied the claim. The denial claim said it was the coolant hoses that caused the engine problem and overheating, but I bought the car from the dealership when it had 85,063 miles on it and it hadn't even passed the year when the engine blown off and the car had 100,381 miles and has regular maintenance at the dealer. Before any lights came on on the dashboard it started shaking and slowing down and all the lights were on... how can they said the car overheated but no light of warning?
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-05-13
- VIN: 5XYKTDA7XFG
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: We were driving our car and it all of a sudden just stopped working. We luckily were able to pull over before it stopped completely, no noise, jerk motion or anything the engine just stopped. We had it towed to a mechanic who said our engine blew. It only had 140,000 miles on it but the repair/replacement we were quoted would have cost us more than the vehicle was even worth so we ended up having the car junked.
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-04-18
- VIN: 5XYKU4A70FG
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: My car died when I stopped. No warning lights, no warning whatsoever. I had to push my car out of traffic. I was able to start it again after a couple minutes but immediately a knocking sound started. I was encouraged to get an oil analysis by my mechanic friend in which it states my oil is fine and describes the metal found in the oil and where it likely came from.
2015 Kia Sorento recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 3 recalls for different components of the 2015 Kia Sorento.
- Manufacturer: Kia Motors America
- Park Out Side: 1
- Park Out Side: 1
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
- Summary: Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Optima and 2014-2015 Sorento vehicles previously recalled under recall 20V-519. Brake fluid may leak inside the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU), possibly resulting in an electrical short.
- Consequence: An electrical short in the HECU increases the risk of a fire while parked or driving.
- Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from other vehicles and structures until the recall repair is completed. Dealers will install a new multi-fuse, and inspect the HECU for leaks, replacing the HECU if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 2, 2021. This recall supersedes previous NHTSA recall number 20V-519. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC212.
- Manufacturer: Kia Motors America
- Park Out Side: 1
- Park Out Side: 1
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
- Summary: Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Optima and 2014-2015 Sorento vehicles. Brake fluid may leak inside the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU), possibly resulting in an electrical short.
- Consequence: If the HECU short circuits, there is an increased risk of an engine compartment fire.
- Remedy: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the HECU for leaking brake fluid and replace the HECU if necessary, free of charge. Owners are advised to park outside and away from other vehicles and structures until the recall repair is completed. The recall began October 20, 2020. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC197.
- Manufacturer: Kia Motors America
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
- Summary: Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Optima, 2012-2017 Sorento and 2011-2018 Sportage vehicles that previously received an engine replacement under recall number 17V-224, warranty, or the Knock Sensor Detection System (KSDS) Product Improvement Campaign. The high pressure fuel pipe that connects to the fuel pump outlet may have been damaged, misaligned or improperly torqued during the engine replacement procedure, possibly causing a fuel leak.
- Consequence: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
- Remedy: Kia has notified owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the fuel pipe, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 17, 2019. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC172.
Negative 2015 Kia Sorento car reviews
Positive 2015 Kia Sorento car reviews
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This car is exactly what you were looking for! It has all the bells and whistles, is practically new, and comes loaded with leather and a panoramic sunroof. Plus, it has cooled seats and lots of room. Sounds like a dream come true!
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It looks like an SUV, but handles like a mini-van. I use it for Uber, so it works well. My passengers really appreciate the roomy back seat. I love the cargo space, which I use for an ice chest full of water. I do wish I could select entertainment in both directions, but that's a minor issue. Overall, I'm really happy that I bought it.
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Thanks to Edmunds, they led me to Clay Cooley to find this great car at a good buy. The staff was very helpful. Thank you for such a positive buying experience.
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I really enjoyed the Sorento so much that I decided to purchase another pre-owned one, this time a step up to the top-of-the-line SXL model. The HID headlamps are even better, and I can now see clearly at night. Although the fuel economy is still a minor complaint at 19 mpg in mixed driving, at least it takes regular unleaded. I'm also loving the heated steering wheel. In my experience, the rear brake pads or rotors need replacing quite often, about every 20k miles, but as long as you keep up with the recommended maintenance, it will last a long time.
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I'm so glad to hear that you've been taking such good care of your SUV! It's amazing that after 7 years and 75k miles, it's still running great. I'm sure it will continue to serve you well for many more years to come. Thanks for sharing your positive experience with us!
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Justus Reinger 2024-11-18
The vehicle boasts good power, however, the short wheelbase may cause some instability on the highway. The steering may require frequent correction. Overall, the vehicle's performance is commendable.
Domenic Reynolds 2024-10-13
I recently experienced two unexpected and costly failures with my Sorento SX. After the winter in southern Ontario, the A/C was not working and it turned out that the lower compressor discharge hose had leaked refrigerant, which was a costly repair of around $1000 for diagnosis and repair at the dealership. When I contacted Kia Canada, I was disappointed to learn that they do not offer any Good Will warranty. Within a week, I experienced a catastrophic shutdown due to a malfunctioning alternator. Unfortunately, the dash indicator did not light up or was barely visible, and there is no battery gauge to monitor the voltage. I was able to reach a safe location, but it was a stressful experience. Although I have owned many vehicles with much higher mileage and age, I was surprised that the A/C and alternator failed at around 100,000km. I have had A/C systems last over 200,000km and alternators last the lifetime of the vehicle. It was frustrating that the manufacturer did not offer any support, even though my warranty had expired. Both repairs were costly and required expensive towing. I would recommend getting CAA Plus to save on towing costs. Unfortunately, the Canadian Tire alternator was not compatible with the Sorento, so I had to get another one from CarQuest. Overall, I have noticed a decline in the quality and durability of their vehicles, which is disappointing given the low mileage of my Sorento.
Norbert Stark 2024-09-10
The 2015 Sorento LX FWD is an attractive SUV for anyone looking for a reliable and affordable option. While it may not be the top choice for those seeking a more masculine design, the Limited model offers a more premium feel. The interior features some hard plastics, but the back up camera and sensors work great, and the instrument cluster looks amazing with its red and white display. The wood-look accents on the doors add a touch of elegance, but the same cannot be said for the dashboard or center console. It's worth noting that the gas needle and range to empty may not always be accurate, as some drivers have reported discrepancies. Overall, the Sorento LX FWD is a solid choice for those in the market for a mid-size SUV.
Ewell Abshire 2024-05-03
Hey there! I wanted to share my experience with my Kia SUV. Unfortunately, after 80,000 miles, the rear differential went out and it's costing me $3775 to get it replaced. It's a bummer that it's no longer under warranty, but I was able to get a loan to cover the cost. Just wanted to give you a heads up so you can make an informed decision. Take care!
Ari Goyette 2024-02-01
My 2015 Sorento has been experiencing some issues lately, including a problem with the timing chain at 145,000km. However, I am confident in my decision to fix it and continue driving my Kia. While every vehicle may have its own unique set of challenges, I believe that Kia is a reliable brand overall and I stand by my choice to own one.