60,000 mile warranty , appearance

rough ride , very average gas mileage

Vehicle is like Teddy Roosevelt , a Rough Riding son-of-a-gun !!
and only gets 17 MPG
Otherwise , very pleased

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Nice looking. Very nice ride. Quality
feel to vehicle. Plenty of power. Decent gas mileage for the weight of the
vehicle. Pleasure to drive. After over
three years, this vehicle does not even
have a rattle. Very solid vehicle.

Brakes might be too small for the weight
of the vehicle. Brake replacements. Have had to replace headlights and tail
lights frequently. Vehicle builds up
'static' and will shock you when you get
out of vehicle. Possibly, this contributes to burned out lights ?

We bought this Sorrento new in 2005. We have been very happy with this vehicle so
far. Only problem has been with the brakes. We are on our third set of brakes (front) in 58,000 miles. Had to
replace the front rotors this time.
Wife works in a hilly area, this contributes to brake wear. This is the
only problem that we have had.

Nice design.

Loses power suddenly, making for an extremely dangerous driving situation, putting life and limb at risk. Back seat noise noted like loose bolts.

When I first drove the KIA Sorrento I loved it. No problems, easy to handle. Within 5 weeks the car had episodes of completely losing power 4-5 times. One episode occured while I was on a narrow bridge, another while I was trying to get through a red light. You are driving along and the vehicle starts slowing down. No power. Push on the gas pedal no response. After the car sits for a 5-10 minutes it will regain power after being started, but this last time the vehicle only went a few feet before losing power again. This was just one time. This car while very lovely to look at, is extremely dangerous. Been in the shop several times with no resolution. The Mechanic has driven the car in an effort to help us but the problem can't be replicated. The Kia computer diagnostic system says nothing is wrong with the car. I'll remember that when I'm stuck on the road the next time. I wouldn't recommend this vehicle to anyone. Any vehicle with this problem is a danger to the owner and the populaton at large. Perhaps the 2008 Kia Sorrento Model needs to be recalled?

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Have a Mitsubishi Montero and wouldn't trade it for the world. Extremely reliable.

I like this car it is the fastest thing I have owned since my 1966 GTO.

Sales manager told me today that this problem is not unique to me he has other Sorrentos with same electrical problem

Have owned 5 KIA's all but this one have been excellent with little or no repairs. Still have 3 in the family. The Sorrento has been in the shop at least 6 times. At first there was a problem with it losing all power except for 1000 rpm and you had to pull over and turn off car to restore power. Took it in three times in first two months and it seemed like it was finally fixed. Next the rear end started to make a screeming noise, I had my oil change place check the fluid it was OK. Took car into dealership where they tried to accuse me of putting something in the differential. Factory rep authorized a complete new rearend,this was late July early August. Now the original problem with the car stalling is back. So far both KIA and the dealership are working with me but we will see how that goes.

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2001 Spectra Still have.
2002 Spectra Still have.
2002 Sportage traded in
2005 Sportage traded in

Ride,Engine,Looks,Handling, Price and Warranty. Use Regular Gas.

Fuel Econ,Radio not great.

Great suv/truck. I'm at 10000 miles and no issues except one. Had to have the rotor's changed at 100 miles. They were warped, but that's it. Really just a wonderful suv. Runs great, zero issues.
Kia made a quality suv.

sporty looking good value for money and excellent performance

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THIS CAR HAS BEEN THE BEST CAR IVE EVER OWNED AND IVE HAD THE LOT,FROM MERCS CLK TO A CLASS TO GRANADAS ETC ITS PERFORMANCE IS FANTASTIC,ITS GOOD ON PETROL BECAUSE THE SIZE OF THE ENGINE COPES EASILY FAB INSIDE AND COMFORTABLE TOO INFACT IM BUYING A NEW ONE IN BLACK TOMMOROW

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cheap, poor customer service

This suv is the biggest piece of crap ever. It had only 2k on it when we started having problems. The lights in the shifter went out. Then it sprung a leak of engine coolant. Next it started to shift funny, we had it into the dealership several times before they ever resolved that issue. They put us in a filthy, smokey, sorrento as a rental. It was so bad, I wouldnt put my kid in it. Then it starts stalling just out of nowhere. We took it to the dealership several times, and of course when they get the car, they cant (duplicate the problem). In other words your stuck with it, cause we cant figure it out. I hope it doesnt stall on my wife when she is on the interstate. They had to replace the seats because they were wearing out ,it didnt have but 9,000 miles on it. It also screams like a pig when you start it and drive it. Could not duplicate that problem either. I have that on video several times. It is pretty bad when you have had a car less than a year, and have had so many problems, and need to take the time to video them. We have been to the dealership at least 10 times for problems. I know im forgetting other issues but it is my wifes car and she has all the paperwork. The kia customer service is terrible. It is like talking to a robot. Dont ever buy a kia

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IT LOOKS NICE,AND IS CHEAPER THEN MANY OTHER SUVS.....OH BUT GUESS WHAT????YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR.....CRAP!!!!!

I PURCHASED MY SORRENTO NEW IN 05. I WANTED A 4X4 SUV W/ENOUGH ROOM FOR 3 KIDS. I WAS HAPPY IN THE BEGINNING NOW THAT I HAVE HAD IT FOR ABOUT 2 YEARS AND HAVE PUT 42,070 MILES THE MOTOR IS BLOWN OUT OF NOWHERE!!! THE DEALERSHIP MADE ME PROVE I MAINTAINED IT AND FINALLY DECIDED IT WOULD BE COVERED UNDER WARRENTY. NOW, THEY HAVE HAD MY TRUCK FOR 2 WEEKS, GAVE ME A CRAPPY RENTAL CAR WHICH IS NOT WHAT I AM PAYING FOR EVERY MONTH AND TOLD ME THAT IT WAS ALL THEY WERE GIVING ME AND THAT THEY ONLY COVERED UP TO $30 A DAY ON A LOANER SO I WAS OUT OF LUCK THAT I COULD NOT HAVE ANOTHER SORRENTO UNTIL MINE IS BEING FIXED!!! NOW, THEY TOLD ME THAT I WOULD HAVE MY TRUCK BACK TODAY AND THEY STILL HAVEN'T FIXED IT!!! THEY SAID THAT THE MOTOR THAT NEEDS TO BE REPLACED IS ON BACK ORDER AND I WILL NOT GET MY TRUCK BACK FOR ANOTHER MONTH!!! WHAT A JOKE??? ON BACK ORDER??? HMMMM IS EVERYONE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM??? COME TO FIND OUT, ANOTHER WOMAN IN TOWN THAT I FOUND OUT ABOUT FROM OUR LOCAL GARAGE HAS ALREADY HAD HER TRANSMISSION REPLACED AND HER'S IS THE SAME YEAR, 2005 ONLY HER'S IS AN AUTOMATIC, MINE A STANDARD. THE DOME LIGHTS DO NOT WORK IN MY TRUCK ANYMORE EITHER AND NEITHER DO ANY OF MY CONSOLE LIGHT FOR A FEW MONTHS NOW!!! ANYWAY, WHEN THIS THING IF FINALLY FIXED, IT'S GETTING TRADED IN. OH! THAT'S ANOTHER THING! THEY AREN'T WORTH ANYTHING WHEN YOU TRADE THEM IN EITHER!!!A 2 YEAR OLD VEHICLE W/ONLY 42,000 SHOULD NOT HAVE A BLOWN MOTOR!!! WHAT A PIECE OF CRAP!!!!!

Touch the gas and look out - this goes really fast!! Also, the pickup on it is better than my Infiniti QX4 - no kidding!

Interior still felt a little like a low priced car, but it's nice. I test drove the deluxe model with heated seats, CD player, etc.

I only test drove the Sorrento LX last night. WOW!

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tight steering, sturdy in wind,

bulb electrical, manufacturer responsibilty,

I also have had many brake & headlight replacements. My rotors are warped. have been they kept saying nothing wrong..I know a shudder at breaking when felt. My airbag lights sensor, my radio, my clock dome lights now front door dome light trigger. ALL same as others.HOW CAN THEY NOT COVER THEM its obvious its a manufactor or parts issue. I also had A/C issues, Vacuum issues..Poor gas for size car 15/20. I didn't get the 4x4 to save gas big deal. I love steering & handling I'll join a suit for repairs.

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