2017 Kia Sorento Review

2017 Kia Sorento is a Sport Utility 4-dr style car measuring 187.40 in length and 66.50 in height. Made in United States, 2017 Kia Sorento has 13 trims priced by the manufacturer at 40,400 with just total of 3 recalls in the past 2017 Kia Sorento. It’s seating 7 people with 4 doors and a rank size of 18.80 gallon. The engine is 3.3L V6 DOHC 24V and uses 18 of gasoline in the city and 18 on highways.

Make: Kia
Model: Sorento
Trims Available: 13
Location: UNITED STATES
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Engine: 3.3L V6 DOHC 24V
Transmission: 6A
Driveline: AWD
Seats: 7
MSRP: $40,400 USD
MPG: 17 City / 23 HWY
Tires: P235/55R19
Tank Size: 19 gallon

Kia Sorento 2017 Trims

2017 Kia Sorento LX V6 AWD

Engine: 3.3L V6 DOHC 24V
Transmission: 6A
Drivetrain: AWD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 7
MPG: 18 City / 25 HWY

2017 Kia Sorento L 2WD

Engine: 2.4L L4 DOHC 16V
Transmission: 6A
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 21 City / 28 HWY

2017 Kia Sorento LX AWD

Engine: 2.4L L4 DOHC 16V
Transmission: 6A
Drivetrain: AWD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 21 City / 25 HWY

2017 Kia Sorento EX 2WD

Engine: 2.0L L4 DOHC 16V
Transmission: 6A
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 20 City / 27 HWY

2017 Kia Sorento LX 2WD

Engine: 2.4L L4 DOHC 16V
Transmission: 6A
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 21 City / 28 HWY

2017 Kia Sorento LX V6 2WD

Engine: 3.3L V6 DOHC 24V
Transmission: 6A
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 7
MPG: 18 City / 25 HWY

2017 Kia Sorento EX V6 2WD

Engine: 3.3L V6 DOHC 24V
Transmission: 6A
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 7
MPG: 18 City / 25 HWY

2017 Kia Sorento EX V6 AWD

Engine: 3.3L V6 DOHC 24V
Transmission: 6A
Drivetrain: AWD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 7
MPG: 18 City / 25 HWY

2017 Kia Sorento SX V6 2WD

Engine: 3.3L V6 DOHC 24V
Transmission: 6A
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 7
MPG: 18 City / 25 HWY

2017 Kia Sorento Limited V6 2WD

Engine: 3.3L V6 DOHC 24V
Transmission: 6A
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 7
MPG: 18 City / 25 HWY

2017 Kia Sorento Limited V6 AWD

Engine: 3.3L V6 DOHC 24V
Transmission: 6A
Drivetrain: AWD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 7
MPG: 17 City / 23 HWY

2017 Kia Sorento SX V6 AWD

Engine: 3.3L V6 DOHC 24V
Transmission: 6A
Drivetrain: AWD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 7
MPG: 17 City / 23 HWY

2017 Kia Sorento EX AWD

Engine: 2.0L L4 DOHC 16V
Transmission: 6A
Drivetrain: AWD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 19 City / 25 HWY

Vin Numbers

  • 5XYPKDA59HG242317

Safety and Reliability

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Safety & Recalls

Recall 16V862000 started on /Date(1480482000000-0500)/.

Summary: Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Sorento vehicles manufactured October 27, 2014, to August 25, 2016, and 2017 Sportage vehicles manufactured December 10, 2015, to August 26, 2016. The affected vehicles are equipped with an accessory trailer hitch wiring harness that, due to a malfunction of the tow hitch module, may result in the trailer brake lights being constantly illuminated. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, " Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Consequence: If the trailer brake lights stay illuminated while being used, other drivers may be confused, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the trailer tow hitch harness, free of charge. The recall began January 18, 2017. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC142.

Recall 17V586000 started on /Date(1505966400000-0400)/.

Summary: Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2017 Sorento vehicles equipped with 3.3L engines. The engine crankshaft may have been improperly heat treated and may fail.

Consequence: If the crankshaft fails, the engine will stall, increasing the risk of a crash. A failed crankshaft also increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the crankshaft, and, as necessary, replace the engine sub assembly, free of charge. The recall began November 6, 2017. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC153.

Recall 18V907000 started on /Date(1545195600000-0500)/.

Summary: Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Optima, 2012-2017 Sorento and 2011-2018 Sportage vehicles that previously received an engine replacement under recall number 17V-224, warranty, or the Knock Sensor Detection System (KSDS) Product Improvement Campaign. The high pressure fuel pipe that connects to the fuel pump outlet may have been damaged, misaligned or improperly torqued during the engine replacement procedure, possibly causing a fuel leak.

Consequence: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy: Kia has notified owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the fuel pipe, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 17, 2019. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC172.

FAQ

One of the main issues about the 2017 Kia Sorento is related to the latest recall where "if the trailer brake lights stay illuminated while being used, other drivers may be confused, increasing the risk of a crash". 2017 Kia Sorento is ranked 5 in safety ratings, which is higher then the rating for 2016 Kia Sorento.

The 2017 Kia Sorento has NHTSA crash test rating of 5 and IIHS Crash test rating of 5.

The 2017 Kia Sorento is AWD and doesn't disappoint and has all it takes to drive well in snow. It has enough ground clearance to drive through deep snow without getting stuck.

Before going to the dealership, get an appraisal for your 2017 Kia Sorento so you know how much it’s worth. Usually, the value of used 2017 Kia Sorento is lower than $15,395.

There are 3 recalls recorded in our database for 2017 Kia Sorento that’s on average below the average number of recalls per car in our database.

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