MPGTerminal

Kia Sorento 4WD

2003–2014 · 23 configurations

Lowest
15
Average
18
Best
23
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The Kia Sorento 4WD has been tested by the EPA across 23 different configurations spanning model years 2003 through 2014. Over this period, the Sorento 4WD has achieved combined fuel economy ratings ranging from 15 MPG to 23 MPG, with an overall average of 18 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 4-Wheel Drive
Automatic 6-spd • Regular
$2,850192421MPG
2014
3.3L 6-cyl 4-Wheel Drive
Automatic 6-spd • Regular
$3,000182320MPG
2013
2.4L 4-cyl 4-Wheel Drive
Automatic 6-spd • Regular
$2,700202622MPG
2013
2.4L 4-cyl 4-Wheel Drive
Automatic 6-spd • Regular
$2,600212623MPG
2013
3.5L 6-cyl 4-Wheel Drive
Automatic 6-spd • Regular
$3,000182420MPG
2012
2.4L 4-cyl 4-Wheel Drive
Automatic 6-spd • Regular
$2,700202622MPG
2012
2.4L 4-cyl 4-Wheel Drive
Automatic 6-spd • Regular
$2,600212623MPG
2012
3.5L 6-cyl 4-Wheel Drive
Automatic 6-spd • Regular
$3,000182420MPG
2011
2.4L 4-cyl 4-Wheel Drive
Automatic 6-spd • Regular
$2,600212623MPG
2011
3.5L 6-cyl 4-Wheel Drive
Automatic 6-spd • Regular
$3,000182420MPG
2009
3.3L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spd • Regular
$3,500152217MPG
2009
3.8L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spd • Regular
$3,500152017MPG
2008
3.3L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spd • Regular
$3,500152217MPG
2008
3.8L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spd • Regular
$3,500152017MPG
2007
3.8L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spd • Regular
$3,500152017MPG
2007
3.3L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spd • Regular
$3,500152217MPG
2006
3.5L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spd • Regular
$4,000131815MPG
2006
3.5L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Regular
$3,750141816MPG
2005
3.5L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spd • Regular
$4,000131815MPG
2005
3.5L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Regular
$3,750141816MPG
2004
3.5L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$4,000141815MPG
2004
3.5L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Regular
$4,000141815MPG
2003
3.5L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$4,000131715MPG

Historical Efficiency

2014
21
2013
23
2012
23
2011
23
2009
17
2008
17
2007
17
2006
16
2005
16
2004
15
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 4WD) 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 4WD. 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
Query NHTSA FARS Database

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
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