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972 owners have filed defect reports on this one. That's not a small number. 1 active recall campaign on file.
Average for the segment. Some recurring trouble spots worth knowing about.
The data says walk unless this exact vehicle has documented proof the engine was repaired or replaced.
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On nov. 11, 2020 I took this 2014 Kia sorento into the local Kia dealer for a follow up on a recall notice I received in the mail. The recall was for an inspection on the hecu unit which controls the ABS system, ESC system, and the TCS system. The dash board indicator lights for…
Multiple areas where pain is chipping off. One large area on driver's side front post with de lamination of white pearl paint. Noticed it more than a year ago. Just took in for body work and it was ercomended I research for other issues that people have reported.
The contact owns a 2014 Kia Sorento. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle overheated without warning. The contact added coolant. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be…
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 Kia sorento. The contact stated while driving at approximately 3 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was driven to wagner Kia of shrewsbury (730 boston turnpike, shrewsbury, ma 01545, (508) 581-5700) however, the vehicle was…
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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.
NHTSA has an open defect investigation covering this vehicle — the step that can precede a recall, not a finding of fault. AQ23002 on NHTSA →
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It's got known weak points. With a reliability score of 6.6 out of 10 based on 972 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2014 Kia Sorento has a higher-than-average rate of reported issues. The areas to watch are listed above. Whether it's worth owning depends on price, condition, and how much repair exposure you can absorb.
On the NHTSA data, the 2014 Kia Sorento is one to avoid unless a specific vehicle proves otherwise. The data says walk unless this exact vehicle has documented proof the engine was repaired or replaced. The record behind that call: 21 fire-related complaints on the engine; Electrical system: 131 complaints, classified severe, failures cluster 35,000–108,000 mi; Reliability score 6.6/10 — around the segment average; 1 recall campaign on file. This is our read of the federal complaint and recall data — not a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection.
Based on NHTSA records, the most-reported issue is engine, with 275 complaints filed. Typical failure occurs around 105,417 miles. Average repair cost runs about $3,100 at an independent shop.
The airbags is one of the costlier repair items. Average repair cost runs about $1,100 at an independent shop. Typical failure occurs around 87,151 miles. Catching early warning signs can sometimes extend life by 20–30,000 miles.
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Math is straightforward: a quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. With 972 complaints on file and the costliest repair averaging $1,100, one major failure more than pays for it. The catch is reading the contract — many providers exclude wear items and require pre-authorization, so cheaper plans are not always better value.