What is the problem with my Kia Sorento?

What is the problem with my Kia Sorento?

My Localmechanic who services both our cars. found that the pressure switch or sensor on the fuel pump was the problem. well so far so good no problems andin fact have better acceleration now.

How much does a Kia Sorento engine cost?

It’s only getting worse. He stopped and said we should buy a replacement engine which cost about $4500. 4 year old car and the engine is finished. Mechanic said he’s never seen an engine in such bad shape at 4 years old. Just ordered a remanufactured engine for $4600.

When is the best time to buy a Kia Sorento?

If you’re looking for a used Kia Sorento, then 2018 may be the best model year you could invest in. Across the board this year had the fewest overall problems for drivers between 2003 and 2019.

When did Kia Sorento engine start mixing with antifreeze?

Enter your zip code: Bought the vehicle from a dealership with 40000km on it. The vehicle was always meticulously maintained and everything was done on time. At 126000 oil started mixing with antifreeze.

What’s the problem with the Kia Sorento engine?

So far Kia is covering it under warranty. They are installing a re-manufactured engine right now. The service manager told me it was due to an inferior finish on the crankshaft rod bearing surface. I’m not sure how he knew that without tearing it down unless it is a problem Kia is aware of but hasn’t recalled yet. 5/29/19. Still in loaner car.

How much does it cost to replace a Kia Sorento engine?

Therefore, even if the lawsuit is successful, drivers may be on the hook for the cost of replacing the entire engine, a project that typically totals around $4,500 or more. The failure is most commonly reported at around 77,000 miles. Most drivers would hope their vehicle’s engine would last at least 150,000 miles or more.

Enter your zip code: Bought the vehicle from a dealership with 40000km on it. The vehicle was always meticulously maintained and everything was done on time. At 126000 oil started mixing with antifreeze.

When did the Kia Sorento come out in the US?

The Sorento introduced its second generation in 2011 and this was the first model of Kia to be manufactured in the United States. The 2010 model year was only in Korea. The 2011, despite the change of production, proved to be a serious lemon for a lot of drivers and sites like CarComplains.com will warn you from buying this model year at all costs.

What’s the average price of a Kia Sorento?

Kia Sorento Engine hesitates during acceleration Inspection costs $85 on average. It can be frustrating for any driver to expect certain acceleration from their vehicle only to find that the vehicle seems to be hesitant while speeding up.

Why does my Toyota Corolla hesitate during acceleration?

When a vehicle is hesitating during acceleration, it should be inspected by a mechanic. A vehicle with a combustion (gas or diesel) engine requires an exact mixture of fuel and air to run efficiently. If this mixture is thrown off in any way, it may result in an engine running too lean (not enough air), or too rich (not enough fuel).

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