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Kia Sorento Maintenance Costs

A Kia Sorento will cost about $8,646 for maintenance and repairs during its first 10 years of service.

This is more than the industry average for popular SUV models by $438. There is also a 24.49% chance that a Sorento will require a major repair during that time. This is 0.10% better than similar vehicles in this segment. The chart below illustrates how these costs and repair probabilities will increase over time.

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Probability of a Major Vehicle Repair (%)
Est Annual Maintenance/Repair Costs ($)

An extended warranty is recommended.

$2,754

Cost of maintenance/repair in the first five years.

This is less than the industry average for popular SUV models by $865.

24%

Chance that this car will need a major repair in its first five years.

This is 1% better than similar vehicles in this segment.

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A higher score reflects a more reliable car, meaning the likelihood and cost of repairs is lower. An extended warranty is optional but recommended.

This value is determined by the cost of maintenance and the likelihood of repair values.

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Kia Sorento Maintenance Costs

Year Major Repair Probability Annual Costs
1 2.42% $364
2 3.98% $417
3 4.51% $521
4 7.98% $660
5 11.45% $792
6 12.94% $1,031
7 13.88% $1,140
8 18.31% $1,193
9 19.85% $1,241
10 24.49% $1,287
11 36.73% $1,374
12 45.69% $1,496

Kia Sorento Maintenance Schedule

Mileage Recommended Maintenance
7,500 Rotate Tires, Lubricate Hood Hinge, Service Battery/cables, Lubricate Trunk, Lubricate Doors, Lubricate Driveshaft, Change Oil and Filter, Cabin Replace Air Filter
10,000 Cabin Replace Air Filter
15,000 Rotate Tires, Lubricate Hood Hinge, Service Battery/cables, Lubricate Trunk, Lubricate Doors, Lubricate Driveshaft, Change Oil and Filter, Cabin Replace Air Filter
20,000 Cabin Replace Air Filter
22,500 Replace Air Filter, Rotate Tires, Lubricate Hood Hinge, Lubricate Trunk, Lubricate Doors, Differential / Gear Oil Replacement, Transfer Case Fluid Replacement, Change Oil and Filter
25,000 Spark Plugs Replacement
30,000 Rotate Tires, Service Battery/cables, Lubricate Trunk, Lubricate Doors, Lubricate Driveshaft, Spark Plugs Replacement, Change Oil and Filter, Cabin Replace Air Filter
37,500 Rotate Tires, Lubricate Hood Hinge, Lubricate Trunk, Lubricate Doors, Change Oil and Filter, Cabin Replace Air Filter, Clean Throttle Body
40,000 Cabin Replace Air Filter
45,000 Replace Air Filter, Rotate Tires, Lubricate Hood Hinge, Service Battery/cables, Lubricate Trunk, Lubricate Doors, Lubricate Driveshaft, Transfer Case Fluid Replacement
50,000 Cabin Replace Air Filter, Spark Plugs Replacement
52,500 Rotate Tires, Lubricate Hood Hinge, Lubricate Trunk, Lubricate Doors, Change Oil and Filter, Cabin Replace Air Filter, Clean Throttle Body
55,000 Cooling System Flush
60,000 Rotate Tires, Service Battery/cables, Replace Timing Belt, Lubricate Trunk, Lubricate Driveshaft, Transfer Case Fluid Replacement, Change Oil and Filter, Cabin Replace Air Filter
67,500 Replace Air Filter, Rotate Tires, Lubricate Hood Hinge, Lubricate Trunk, Lubricate Doors, Differential / Gear Oil Replacement, Transfer Case Fluid Replacement, Change Oil and Filter
70,000 Cabin Replace Air Filter
75,000 Rotate Tires, Lubricate Hood Hinge, Service Battery/cables, Lubricate Trunk, Lubricate Doors, Lubricate Driveshaft, Spark Plugs Replacement, Change Oil and Filter
80,000 Cabin Replace Air Filter, Cooling System Flush
82,500 Rotate Tires, Lubricate Hood Hinge, Lubricate Trunk, Lubricate Doors, Change Oil and Filter, Cabin Replace Air Filter, Clean Throttle Body
90,000 Rotate Tires, Service Battery/cables, Lubricate Trunk, Lubricate Doors, Lubricate Driveshaft, Spark Plugs Replacement, Transfer Case Fluid Replacement, Change Oil and Filter
97,500 Rotate Tires, Lubricate Hood Hinge, Lubricate Trunk, Lubricate Doors, Change Oil and Filter, Cabin Replace Air Filter, Clean Throttle Body
100,000 Cabin Replace Air Filter, Spark Plugs Replacement
105,000 Rotate Tires, Lubricate Hood Hinge, Service Battery/cables, Transmission Fluid Service, Lubricate Trunk, Lubricate Doors, Lubricate Driveshaft, Spark Plugs Replacement
110,000 Cabin Replace Air Filter
112,500 Replace Air Filter, Rotate Tires, Lubricate Hood Hinge, Lubricate Trunk, Lubricate Doors, Differential / Gear Oil Replacement, Transfer Case Fluid Replacement, Change Oil and Filter
120,000 Rotate Tires, Service Battery/cables, Replace Timing Belt, Lubricate Trunk, Lubricate Driveshaft, Transfer Case Fluid Replacement, Change Oil and Filter, Cabin Replace Air Filter
125,000 Spark Plugs Replacement
127,500 Rotate Tires, Lubricate Hood Hinge, Lubricate Trunk, Lubricate Doors, Change Oil and Filter, Cabin Replace Air Filter, Clean Throttle Body
130,000 Cooling System Flush, Cabin Replace Air Filter
135,000 Replace Air Filter, Rotate Tires, Lubricate Hood Hinge, Service Battery/cables, Lubricate Trunk, Lubricate Doors, Lubricate Driveshaft, Transfer Case Fluid Replacement
140,000 Cabin Replace Air Filter
142,500 Rotate Tires, Lubricate Hood Hinge, Lubricate Trunk, Lubricate Doors, Change Oil and Filter, Cabin Replace Air Filter, Clean Throttle Body
150,000 Rotate Tires, Service Battery/cables, Lubricate Trunk, Lubricate Doors, Lubricate Driveshaft, Spark Plugs Replacement, Change Oil and Filter, Cabin Replace Air Filter

What About Kia Sorento Insurance Costs?

The average cost to insure a Kia Sorento is about $1,978 per year. This adds up to around $9,890 after 5 years of vehicle ownership. Unlike regular maintenance, this expense can often be lowered by shopping around for lower insurance premiums. Comparing quotes will ensure that you are not overpaying if you already own a Kia Sorento. Or, if you are just researching, then it would be money-wise to know this cost before buying. Try our Competitive Quote Tool or the form below to get free quotes. Advertising Disclosure

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