Kia Sorento 2WD

20032014 · 27 configurations

Lowest
15
Average
20
Best
24

The Kia Sorento 2WD has been tested by the EPA across 27 different configurations spanning model years 2003 through 2014. Over this period, the Sorento 2WD has achieved combined fuel economy ratings ranging from 15 MPG to 24 MPG, with an overall average of 20 MPG across all engine, transmission, and drivetrain combinations. Below you will find a comprehensive breakdown of every tested configuration, organized by model year. Click any row to view detailed specifications, emissions data, and annual fuel cost estimates for that specific vehicle.

All Configurations

Year Powertrain Annual Cost City Hwy Comb MPGCompare
2014
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 6-spdRegular
$2,700202622MPG
2014
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdRegular
$2,850192721MPG
2014
3.3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 6-spdRegular
$2,850182521MPG
2013
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 6-spdRegular
$2,500213024MPG
2013
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 6-spdRegular
$2,500212824MPG
2013
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdRegular
$2,700202622MPG
2013
3.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 6-spdRegular
$2,700202522MPG
2012
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 6-spdRegular
$2,500213024MPG
2012
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 6-spdRegular
$2,500212824MPG
2012
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdRegular
$2,700202622MPG
2012
3.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 6-spdRegular
$2,700202522MPG
2011
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 6-spdRegular
$2,500212824MPG
2011
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdRegular
$2,700202622MPG
2011
3.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 6-spdRegular
$2,700202522MPG
2009
3.8L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spdRegular
$3,500152117MPG
2009
3.3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spdRegular
$3,300162218MPG
2008
3.3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spdRegular
$3,300162218MPG
2008
3.8L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spdRegular
$3,500152117MPG
2007
3.8L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spdRegular
$3,500152117MPG
2007
3.3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spdRegular
$3,300162218MPG
2006
3.5L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spdRegular
$3,750142016MPG
2006
3.5L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$3,750151916MPG
2005
3.5L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spdRegular
$3,750142016MPG
2005
3.5L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$3,750151916MPG
2004
3.5L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,750141816MPG
2004
3.5L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$3,750141816MPG
2003
3.5L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$4,000141815MPG

Historical Efficiency

2014
22
2013
24
2012
24
2011
24
2009
18
2008
18
2007
18
2006
16
2005
16
2004
16
2003
15

Safety Rating History

NHTSA typically tests the base platform of a vehicle and does not test every specific trim level. This specific configuration (Sorento 2WD) has not been independently rated.

Complaint & Incident History

The data below represents all official consumer complaints reported to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the Kia Sorento 2WD. Click on any year to drill down and read the unedited, raw problem narratives submitted directly by vehicle owners.

Fatal Crash History (FARS)

The Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) is a nationwide census providing NHTSA, Congress and the American public yearly data regarding fatal injuries suffered in motor vehicle traffic crashes. The data below represents historical totals for the Kia KIA Sorento grouping as reported by the NHTSA.

Total Fatal Crashes
1,012
Total Deaths
535

Incident Risk Profile

Rollover Rate
17.6%
Fire Occurrence
2.9%
Speeding Involved
12.4%
DUI Involved
12.2%
Primary Impact Zone

Breakdown of the initial point of impact across all fatal collisions involving this model.

80%
Front
11%
Side
9%
Rear

Year-by-Year Trend & Severity

2023
Fatal Crashes89
Fatalities
59
Deaths/Crash
0.66
2022
Fatal Crashes119
Fatalities
66
Deaths/Crash
0.55
2021
Fatal Crashes98
Fatalities
55
Deaths/Crash
0.56
2020
Fatal Crashes105
Fatalities
53
Deaths/Crash
0.50
2019
Fatal Crashes91
Fatalities
53
Deaths/Crash
0.58
2018
Fatal Crashes110
Fatalities
50
Deaths/Crash
0.45
2017
Fatal Crashes117
Fatalities
52
Deaths/Crash
0.44
2016
Fatal Crashes102
Fatalities
53
Deaths/Crash
0.52
2015
Fatal Crashes91
Fatalities
42
Deaths/Crash
0.46
2014
Fatal Crashes90
Fatalities
52
Deaths/Crash
0.58

Platform Recall Intelligence

Most Recalled Components

Tip: Click any component bar to view detailed recall narratives.

Historical Severity Timeline

2014
3
2012
3
2011
6
2009
1
2007
3
2006
1
2003
1
Critical
Moderate
Advisory