Kia Sorento: best and worst years
Every model year, ranked by owner complaints reported to NHTSA relative to time on the road. Click a year for its problems, recalls and trouble codes.
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Years to avoid: 2011, 2016, 2017
Complaint rates far above this model's median, even after adjusting for time on the road.
Held up best: 2004, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2020
The fewest complaints relative to years on the road - at most half the model's median rate.
2025too new to judge122 complaints · 4 recalls2024too new to judge49 complaints · 2 recalls2023159 complaints · 4 recalls2022222 complaints · 9 recalls2021271 complaints · 5 recalls2020solid year136 complaints · 1 recalls2019428 complaints · 2 recalls2018254 complaints · 3 recalls2017worst year804 complaints · 4 recalls2016worst year1,252 complaints · 8 recalls2015750 complaints · 3 recalls2014987 complaints · 6 recalls2013981 complaints · 5 recalls2012880 complaints · 5 recalls2011worst year1,518 complaints · 8 recalls2009solid year55 complaints · 3 recalls2008solid year217 complaints · 3 recalls2007solid year154 complaints · 4 recalls2006solid year242 complaints · 1 recalls2005307 complaints · 0 recalls2004solid year220 complaints · 0 recalls2003305 complaints · 1 recalls
Ranked by complaints per year on the road (age capped at 12 years), so older years do not lead just because they have been around longer. Years under 3 years old are not judged - they have not had time to show their problems. Rates are relative to this model only and are not adjusted for sales volume.