Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2017 Kia Sorento
NHTSA data on file today
The 2017 Kia Sorento has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 808 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars, averaged across 2 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #22V703000 Tow Hitch Harness Fire While Parked or Driving NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V907000 High Pressure Fuel Pipe May Leak NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V586000 Improperly Heat Treated Crankshaft May Cause Stall NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V862000 Trailer Brakes May Stay Illuminated/FMVSS 108 NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine 387 complaints
- Exterior Lighting 125 complaints
- Unknown or Other 104 complaints
- Electrical System 97 complaints
- Steering 97 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 39 complaints
Of the 808 complaints on file, 13 report a crash and 32 a fire; across all 808 complaints, owners report 17 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,000–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2017 Kia Sorento exhibits an average reliability profile considering its four recall campaigns and 808 owner complaints. Engine-related issues dominate the complaints, suggesting some concerns in this area. Few complaints about other systems indicate these might be less problematic. The recall data, while not extensive, highlights potential issues with the engine, fuel system, and trailer hitches. Overall, the evidence points to average reliability.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| engine | 60,000–100,000 miles | $2,000–$5,000 | common |
| electrical system | 50,000–90,000 miles | $300–$1,500 | occasional |
| fuel system | 70,000–110,000 miles | $500–$1,500 | rare |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake system inspections
- Tire rotations and balancing
- Air filter replacements
- Battery checks and replacements
- Coolant system flushes
- Transmission fluid changes
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Rough engine idling
- Poor fuel efficiency
- Electrical system failures
- Fuel leaks
- Engine stalling
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2017 Kia Sorento at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.