2014 Kia Sorento: what breaks, and at what mileage
What breaks on the 2014 Kia Sorento
On the 2014 Kia Sorento, the failure owners report most often is other engine problem, and the reports cluster around 101,000 miles. The earliest to appear is sunroof failure or glass breakage, reported by a median of 20,000 miles. Overall it scores 72 out of 100, high risk for a 2014.
High risk for a 2014 — 127th riskiest of the 270 2014 vehicles we can rate. 1,376 owner reports; fleet size estimated from this year's own recall paperwork.
What owners report breaking
Owners have reported 77 named failure modes on the 2014 Kia Sorento, and the three most-reported carry 29% of everything filed, which is an unusually even spread for one model year.
Other engine problem leads with 226 reports, about 2.6 per 1,000 vehicles and with the middle half of reports between 70k to 130,000 miles.
Other body or interior problem follows with 110 reports, usually reported between 60k to 90,000 miles. 1 of those report mention a fire.
Paint peeling or clear coat failure follows with 69 reports, usually reported between 60k to 80,000 miles.
By system, the reports fall mostly into engine (398), body (213) and electrical (131).
At what mileage it happens
688 of the reports on the 2014 Kia Sorento came with an odometer reading, and half of those were filed before 80,000 miles.
Cumulatively, 24% by 50,000 miles, 67% by 100,000 miles and 94% by 150,000 miles of the dated reports had been filed, with 4 filed above the top of the chart.
The busiest stretch is between 70,000 and 80,000 miles, which alone holds 11% of the dated reports.
19% of the dated reports were filed below 36,000 miles.
In the order they tend to show up: sunroof failure or glass breakage around 20k, other steering problem around 39k, other speed control problem around 40k and other visibility problem around 40k.
Tick median reported mileage Solid middle half of reports Faint 10th to 90th percentile Colour how bad the failure is when it happens
Showing the 12 most-reported failure modes of 77. The full list is in the table below.
How reports accumulate
Every report with an odometer reading, cumulative, from 0 to 200,000 miles. A further 4 reports came in above that, which is why the line stops short of the top. A curve that climbs early is a car with early problems, whatever its total.
- Line share of reports filed by that mileage
- Dashed the median reported mileage
What happens when these parts fail
Across the named modes, 28 mention a crash, 59 a fire and 16 an injury. Those are the words owners used in their own complaints, and NHTSA does not verify them, but they are the closest thing in this data to a measure of what a failure actually did.
The average severity weight across every report on this year is 3.96, where a stalled engine or a failed airbag weighs many times more than a rattling trim panel, and a figure this high means the reports are dominated by failures with safety consequences rather than annoyances. The weighting is set out in full on the methodology page.
What the top failures cost to put right, as editorial estimates for an independent US shop rather than figures from NHTSA: other engine problem at $300–$4,000, other body or interior problem at $200–$2,000, paint peeling or clear coat failure at $600–$6,000 and other electrical problem at $250–$2,000. Dealer labour, a seized bolt or a part that is no longer made can push any of these past the top of its range.
36% of the reports on this year sit in the engine, transmission, drivetrain or cooling systems — the four where a repair bill is usually four figures.
Every reported failure mode
| Failure mode | System | Reports | With reading | 25th | Median | 75th | Per 1,000 | Typical repair | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other engine problem | engine | 226 | 129 | 70k | 101k | 130k | 2.6 | $300–$4,000 | High |
| Other body or interior problem | body | 110 | 40 | 60k | 78k | 90k | 1.2 | $200–$2,000 | Moderate |
| Paint peeling or clear coat failure | body | 69 | 9 | 60k | 65k | 80k | 0.8 | $600–$6,000 | Low |
| Other electrical problem | electrical | 68 | 31 | 28k | 66k | 114k | 0.8 | $250–$2,000 | Moderate |
| Other brake problem | brakes | 48 | 16 | 41k | 76k | 108k | 0.5 | $300–$1,800 | High |
| Other lighting problem | lighting | 44 | 21 | 65k | 77k | 127k | 0.5 | $120–$1,200 | Moderate |
| Headlight failure or clouding | lighting | 41 | 30 | 62k | 72k | 80k | 0.5 | $150–$1,800 | Moderate |
| No-start or intermittent start failure | engine | 37 | 30 | 14k | 79k | 94k | 0.4 | $200–$1,800 | Moderate |
| Excessive oil consumption | engine | 36 | 19 | 98k | 110k | 113k | 0.4 | $900–$6,500 | High |
| Complete engine failure or seizure | engine | 35 | 13 | 84k | 90k | 101k | 0.4 | $4,500–$12,000 | Critical |
| Other powertrain problem | transmission | 32 | 19 | 44k | 70k | 82k | 0.4 | $400–$4,500 | High |
| Airbag warning light or occupant sensor fault | airbag | 29 | 19 | 60k | 102k | 108k | 0.3 | $300–$1,600 | High |
| Sunroof failure or glass breakage | body | 27 | 25 | 13k | 20k | 58k | 0.3 | $700–$4,500 | High |
| Ignition switch, key fob or immobilizer failure | electrical | 23 | 10 | 41k | 64k | 116k | 0.3 | $250–$1,500 | High |
| Overheating | cooling | 22 | 15 | 80k | 106k | 127k | 0.3 | $400–$3,500 | High |
| Backup camera failure | infotainment | 22 | 11 | 7k | 57k | 69k | 0.3 | $250–$1,200 | Moderate |
| Other steering problem | steering | 22 | 10 | 26k | 39k | 77k | 0.3 | $350–$2,400 | High |
| Other speed control problem | adas | 19 | 14 | 16k | 40k | 69k | 0.2 | $250–$2,000 | Critical |
| Other fuel system problem | fuel | 18 | 11 | 60k | 80k | 88k | 0.2 | $300–$2,200 | High |
| Head gasket failure | engine | 17 | 4 | — | 133k | — | 0.2 | $1,400–$4,000 | Critical |
| Fuel pump failure | fuel | 17 | 8 | 54k | 67k | 75k | 0.2 | $600–$2,600 | High |
| ABS module or sensor failure | brakes | 16 | 9 | 73k | 86k | 116k | 0.2 | $500–$2,400 | High |
| Engine bay fire | engine | 15 | 6 | — | 119k | — | 0.2 | $4,000–$20,000 | Critical |
| Cruise control failure | adas | 14 | 7 | — | 98k | — | 0.2 | $200–$1,400 | High |
| Differential or transfer case failure | drivetrain | 13 | 7 | — | 64k | — | 0.1 | $900–$4,200 | High |
| Alternator or charging system failure | electrical | 13 | 8 | 94k | 116k | 120k | 0.1 | $450–$1,600 | High |
| Control module (ECM/PCM/BCM) failure | electrical | 11 | 2 | — | 35k | — | 0.1 | $700–$3,000 | High |
| Other visibility problem | glass | 11 | 9 | 33k | 40k | 86k | 0.1 | $150–$1,400 | Moderate |
| Radiator or coolant leak | cooling | 10 | 5 | — | 77k | — | 0.1 | $350–$1,900 | High |
| Other driver assistance problem | adas | 10 | 5 | — | 69k | — | 0.1 | $250–$1,800 | High |
| Steering column or shaft failure | steering | 9 | 1 | — | 75k | — | 0.1 | $600–$2,500 | Critical |
| Wiring harness or short circuit | electrical | 8 | 5 | — | 97k | — | 0.1 | $400–$3,500 | High |
| Instrument cluster or gauge failure | infotainment | 8 | 7 | — | 1k | — | 0.1 | $350–$1,400 | Moderate |
| Loss of braking | brakes | 8 | 5 | — | 35k | — | 0.1 | $400–$3,000 | Critical |
| Air conditioning failure | hvac | 8 | 8 | 49k | 60k | 74k | 0.1 | $400–$2,800 | Moderate |
| Other suspension problem | suspension | 8 | 6 | — | 52k | — | 0.1 | $350–$2,000 | Moderate |
| Timing chain, belt or tensioner failure | engine | 7 | 3 | — | 40k | — | 0.1 | $1,200–$4,500 | Critical |
| Stalling while driving | engine | 7 | 5 | — | 87k | — | 0.1 | $300–$2,500 | Critical |
| Seat belt or retractor failure | airbag | 7 | 4 | — | 43k | — | 0.1 | $200–$900 | High |
| Other wheel or tire problem | wheels | 7 | 2 | — | 95k | — | 0.1 | $200–$1,500 | High |
| Misfire or rough idle | engine | 6 | 5 | — | 126k | — | 0.1 | $250–$1,600 | Moderate |
| Fuel tank, filler or EVAP failure | fuel | 6 | 4 | — | 39k | — | 0.1 | $250–$1,800 | Moderate |
| Engine sensor failure | electrical | 6 | 4 | — | 135k | — | 0.1 | $180–$900 | Moderate |
| Airbag inflator rupture | airbag | 6 | 6 | — | 109k | — | 0.1 | $0–$0 | Critical |
| Catalytic converter failure | emissions | 6 | 4 | — | 60k | — | 0.1 | $900–$3,500 | Moderate |
| Oil leak | engine | 5 | 4 | — | 137k | — | 0.1 | $250–$2,200 | Moderate |
| Engine knock or bearing noise | engine | 5 | 4 | — | 118k | — | 0.1 | $2,500–$9,000 | High |
| Complete transmission failure | transmission | 5 | 0 | — | — | — | 0.1 | $2,800–$8,000 | Critical |
| Airbag failed to deploy in a crash | airbag | 5 | 5 | — | 76k | — | 0.1 | $1,000–$5,000 | Critical |
| Transmission slipping | transmission | 4 | 0 | — | — | — | 0.0 | $1,200–$5,500 | High |
| CV axle or driveshaft failure | drivetrain | 4 | 3 | — | 3k | — | 0.0 | $450–$2,200 | High |
| Blind spot monitor failure | adas | 4 | 0 | — | — | — | 0.0 | $250–$1,300 | Moderate |
| Loss of power steering | steering | 4 | 3 | — | 18k | — | 0.0 | $600–$2,800 | Critical |
| Shifter, linkage or stuck-in-park failure | transmission | 3 | 0 | — | — | — | 0.0 | $250–$1,400 | High |
| Fuel leak or fuel odor | fuel | 3 | 1 | — | 124k | — | 0.0 | $300–$2,500 | Critical |
| Audio or connectivity failure | infotainment | 3 | 3 | — | 142k | — | 0.0 | $150–$900 | Low |
| Lane keep or steering assist fault | adas | 3 | 1 | — | 75k | — | 0.0 | $200–$1,600 | High |
| Steering rack, gear or tie rod failure | steering | 3 | 1 | — | 38k | — | 0.0 | $700–$2,600 | High |
| Tire blowout or tread separation | wheels | 3 | 2 | — | 16k | — | 0.0 | $200–$1,500 | Critical |
| Door latch or handle failure | body | 3 | 2 | — | 44k | — | 0.0 | $250–$1,200 | High |
| Turbocharger or supercharger failure | engine | 2 | 0 | — | — | — | 0.0 | $1,500–$4,500 | High |
| Fuel injector failure | fuel | 2 | 0 | — | — | — | 0.0 | $450–$2,800 | Moderate |
| Parasitic battery drain | electrical | 2 | 0 | — | — | — | 0.0 | $200–$1,200 | Moderate |
| Parking brake failure | brakes | 2 | 1 | — | 30k | — | 0.0 | $250–$1,300 | Moderate |
| Strut, shock or spring failure | suspension | 2 | 2 | — | 15k | — | 0.0 | $500–$2,000 | Moderate |
| Tire pressure monitor failure | wheels | 2 | 1 | — | 6k | — | 0.0 | $80–$600 | Low |
| Rust or structural corrosion | body | 2 | 2 | — | 87k | — | 0.0 | $500–$6,000 | High |
| Liftgate, tailgate or trunk failure | body | 2 | 1 | — | 54k | — | 0.0 | $250–$1,500 | Moderate |
| Tail light, brake light or signal failure | lighting | 2 | 1 | — | 80k | — | 0.0 | $100–$900 | Moderate |
| Thermostat failure | cooling | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | 0.0 | $250–$900 | Moderate |
| Harsh or jerky shifting | transmission | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | 0.0 | $600–$4,000 | Moderate |
| CVT failure | transmission | 1 | 1 | — | 106k | — | 0.0 | $3,000–$8,500 | Critical |
| Manual clutch or hydraulics failure | transmission | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | 0.0 | $900–$2,800 | Moderate |
| Master cylinder or brake booster failure | brakes | 1 | 1 | — | 94k | — | 0.0 | $450–$2,200 | Critical |
| Alignment fault and uneven tire wear | suspension | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | 0.0 | $150–$1,200 | Moderate |
| DPF, EGR or DEF system failure | emissions | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | 0.0 | $800–$5,000 | High |
| Software fault or failed update | software | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | 0.0 | $0–$600 | Moderate |
| Unclassified problem | other | 111 | 38 | 58k | 80k | 124k | 1.3 | — | Moderate |
Rate per 1,000 uses a fleet-size estimate derived from recall paperwork for this exact model year. It is a lower bound. Repair costs are typical independent-shop ranges for the failure, not figures from these reports.
How often, against how many were built
Scaled by an estimate of how many of these cars exist, the 2014 Kia Sorento draws about 16 per 1,000 vehicles, which puts it in the 92nd percentile of complaint rates among 2014 vehicles we can rate.
That denominator is the weakest number on the page and it is fair to say so plainly. Rate per 1,000 uses a fleet-size estimate derived from recall paperwork for this exact model year. It is a lower bound.
The working figure is 88,074 vehicles. If the true number is twice that, every rate on this page is half what it says; the ranking against other 2014 vehicles, which is what the risk score uses, is far more robust than the rate itself.
What owners wrote
Verbatim from NHTSA complaint narratives, trimmed for length. The odometer reading is the one the owner gave.
Other engine problem
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 kia sorento. The contact stated that the vehicle engine would roar extremely loud. The contact took the vehicle back to the dealer, who stated that they could not diagnose the failure. The contact then took the vehicle to another dealer where it was determined that the failure was caused by a block in the engine. The contact was advised that the entire engine would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 10.
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 kia sorento. While driving various speeds, the vehicle hesitated intermittently. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 35,000.
Other body or interior problem
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 kia sorento. The contact attempted to close the lift gate by pressing the close button, but when it closed it opened independently. The contact attempted to close it manually but the lift gate would not close. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection but they could not duplicate the issue. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 525.
The two rear, fixed windows leaked while the vehicle was in a touchless carwash. The dealership and service department have been notified and are having a glass expert inspect the trim and seal. The cause of the leaks is currently unknown. *tr
Recalls on the 2014 model year
NHTSA has issued 6 recall campaigns covering the 2014 Kia Sorento, affecting an estimated 283,993 vehicles. A recall is a different kind of evidence from a complaint: it is the regulator and the manufacturer agreeing that something has to be fixed, and the fix is free for as long as the car exists.
The campaigns cover service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electron and fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fitt. Whether the work was actually done on the car in front of you is a question only the VIN can answer, and the manufacturer or NHTSA will answer it free.
One caution about reading these together: a recall usually raises the complaint count for the same part, because owners who read about it go and file. The mileages stay informative; the counts get noisy.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
1,730,192 vehicles 2023-09-25- Defect
- Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2010-2019 Borrego, 2014-2016 Cadenza, 2010-2013 Forte, Forte Koup, Sportage, 2015-2018 K900, 2011-2015 Optima, 2011-2013 Optima Hybrid, Soul, 2012-2017 Rio, 2011-2014 Sorento, and 2010-2011 Rondo vehicles. The Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) may experience an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.
- Consequence
- An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the HECU fuse, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed November 14, 2023. Owner notification letters were mailed March 29, 2024 through June 18, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC284.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
440,370 vehicles 2021-05-10- Defect
- 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.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
440,370 vehicles 2020-08-27- Defect
- 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.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
71,653 vehicles 2018-12-19- Defect
- 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.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
618,160 vehicles 2017-03-31- Defect
- Kia Motor Company (Kia) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Optima, 2012-2014 Sorento and 2011-2013 Sportage vehicles. Machining errors during the engine manufacturing process may cause premature bearing wear within the engine.
- Consequence
- Bearing wear may result in the engine seizing, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engine assembly, and replace the engine if necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 20, 2017. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC147.
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
9,345 vehicles 2013-08-13- Defect
- Kia Motors Corp. is recalling certain model year 2014 front wheel drive Sorento vehicles manufactured January 7, 2013, through March 12, 2013; and equipped with 2.4 liter engines. Due to a manufacturing issue, the right front axle shaft may fracture.
- Consequence
- A fractured front axle may result in a loss of power to the wheels. Additionally, if the vehicle is parked without the parking brake applied, it may roll away. Either condition increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front axle shaft assembly, free of charge. The recall began on September 9, 2013. Owners may contact Kia at 1-800-333-4542 . Kia's recall number is SC099.
Recall work is free at a franchised dealer regardless of the car's age. Check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls before assuming it was done.
How it ranks in the 2014 field
The score at the top of the page, placed among its peers. The zones are the same thresholds the scorer applies, read out of the scorer itself, so the picture and the band word cannot disagree.
Scores are ranked within the model year, never across years, because an older car has had longer to accumulate reports.
- Left fewer and less serious reports
- Right more, or worse
- Marker this vehicle
How 2014 compares with the other years
High risk for a 2014 — 127th riskiest of the 270 2014 vehicles we can rate. Because the ranking is against the same model year only, age cancels out of it.
Across the 22 model years of this car that carry enough reports to score, 2024 comes out best at 65 and 2016 worst at 80, with 2014 itself at 72.
If the model year is negotiable, 2024, 2004, 2005, 2006 and 2009 score lower than 2014 by a margin worth acting on. Same body, same engines, different luck — usually a supplier change or a mid-cycle fix, which the complaint data can show but never explain.
Within the 2011–2018 generation specifically, 2015 is the strongest year at 70 and 2016 the weakest at 80.
Scores compare each year against other cars of the same model year, so a low number on an older car is a real result and not an artefact of age.
Shorter is better. Years with too few reports to score are shown without a bar rather than as a zero, because no data is not good news.
Within the 2011-2018 generation, 2015 Kia Sorento scores best at 70 and 2016 Kia Sorento worst at 80.
What the numbers say to check
The mileages below are where the first quarter of reports for each mode had already been filed, which makes them the point at which a fault is worth looking for rather than the point at which it happens: backup camera failure from about 7k, sunroof failure or glass breakage from about 13k, no-start or intermittent start failure from about 14k and other speed control problem from about 16k.
On a 2014 Kia Sorento with more miles than that on it, the useful question to put to a seller or a mechanic is whether backup camera failure has been dealt with, and if so with what parts and at whose expense. A car that has already had the repair is in a different position from one that has not.
Treat it as where to point the inspection, not as a prediction. A well-maintained example can sail past every mileage on this page, and a neglected one can fail well before the first of them.
What this page cannot tell you
1,376 owner reports; fleet size estimated from this year's own recall paperwork. Every count on this page is therefore a floor: it is the number of owners who went to the trouble of filing with a federal agency, which is a small and self-selected fraction of the owners who had the fault.
Of those 1,376 reports, 688 carried an odometer reading, so the mileages here describe 50% of the sample rather than all of it. Owners also round: readings pile up on multiples of ten thousand, which is why this site publishes "about 90,000 miles" and not "91,438".
The failure modes are assigned by software reading the owner's own words, which is accurate in bulk and wrong in individual cases. A mode with a handful of reports may contain a misfiled one.
And nothing here predicts what one car will do. These are other people's complaints, filed years apart, on cars maintained by strangers. Read the page as a map of where this model year has previously gone wrong, then have the specific car in front of you inspected.
Questions this page answers
What are the most common problems with the 2014 Kia Sorento?
The most-reported failures are other engine problem (226 reports, median 101,000 miles), other body or interior problem (110 reports, median 77,500 miles) and paint peeling or clear coat failure (69 reports, median 65,000 miles). Counts come from owner complaints filed with NHTSA, which are voluntary, so they show what owners bothered to report rather than every fault that occurred.
At what mileage do 2014 Kia Sorento problems start?
Sunroof failure or glass breakage is the earliest failure mode to show up, with a median reported mileage of 20,000 miles and a quarter of reports before 12,500 miles. Across all failure modes on this year, the median report sits at 80,000 miles.
Is the 2014 Kia Sorento reliable?
It scores 72 out of 100 on our risk index, which is high — 127th riskiest of the 270 2014 vehicles we can rate. The score is a comparison against other 2014 vehicles, not a prediction about any individual car, and it is built from complaint rates, severity and how early failures appear.
Which year of the Kia Sorento is best?
Within the 2011–2018 generation, 2015 scores best at 70 out of 100 and 2016 worst at 80. Same body, same engines, different luck.
Where this comes from. Every figure above is computed from NHTSA owner complaints and recall records for this exact make, model and year. Complaints are voluntary and self-selected, so treat counts as a floor. The methodology page writes out each formula, and the same numbers are available as JSON.
What breaks at my mileage Compare with another car
Source Owner complaints and recall records published by the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, model years 1996–2027 Figures rebuilt Published by AtWhatMileage How every figure is computed