Is the 2007 Kia Sorento a good car?
An honest AI verdict — reliability, common problems, and real cost to own.
C+6.5/10
Consider if budget is tight, but expect some compromises in reliability and maintenance.
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Pros
- Affordable purchase price
- Good off-road capability
- Decent towing capacity
Cons
- Poor fuel economy
- Common engine and transmission issues
- Limited standard features
Ownership at a glance
Fuel economy
15 mpg
Maintenance cost
$2,000/yr
Expected lifespan
150,000 miles
Common problems to watch for
- Engine failure due to defective crankshaft position sensor
- Excessive oil consumption
- Transmission slipping problems
- Alleged brake system issues
CarsJudge exclusive data
Active recalls (4)
The 2007 Kia Sorento has 4 NHTSA recalls on record. Most recent: Exterior Lighting — Brake Lights — Switch (campaign 13V114000). All recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
- Electrical System — Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2006-2010 Sedona and 2007-2009 Sorento vehicles. Moisture may enter the Anti-lock Brake (ABS) Module and result in an electrical short.…
- Exterior Lighting — Brake Lights — Switch — HUYNDAI-KIA IS RECALLING 139,844 MY 2006-2007- SEDONA, SPORTAGE, SORENTO AND MY RONDO AND AMANTI VEHICLES. THE STOP LAMP SWITCH IN THE AFFECTED VEHICLES MAY MALFUNCTION. A MALFUNCTIONING STOP LAMP SWITCH MAY CAUSE THE …
- Air Bags — Frontal — Sensor/Control Module-Inactive — KIA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007-2008 SORENTO PASSENGER CARS MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 15, 2006 THROUGH NOVEMBER 27, 2007. THE FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG MAY BE TURNED OFF WHEN AN ADULT IS IN THE PASSENGER SEAT. THE …
- Exterior Lighting — Brake Lights — Switch — Kia Motors Corporation (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 Rondo, model year 2007-2011 Sedona, Sorento and Sportage, model year 2010-2011 Soul, model year 2008-2011 Optima, model year 2010 Forte, model year 2…
Recall data: NHTSA. Owner costs & MPG: anonymized aggregates from CarsJudge users who track this vehicle. Updated 2026-07-05.
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