2004
Kia Sorento

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$20,750
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Available trims

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  • 4dr LX Manual
    Starts at
    $18,995
    16 City / 19 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr LX Auto
    Starts at
    $20,750
    16 City / 19 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr LX 4WD Manual
    Starts at
    $20,800
    15 City / 19 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr LX 4WD Auto
    Starts at
    $22,650
    15 City / 20 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr EX Auto
    Starts at
    $23,050
    16 City / 19 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr EX 4WD Auto
    Starts at
    $24,850
    15 City / 20 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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Notable features

192-hp V-6
Choice of 4WD systems
New manual gearbox
Body-on-frame construction
Side-curtain airbags

The good & the bad

The good

Price and value
Easy and enjoyable to drive
Offroad capability
Handling
Seat comfort

The bad

Ride quality
Unproven reliability
Engine noise
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Safety review

Based on the 2004 Kia Sorento base trim
NHTSA crash test and rollover ratings, scored out of 5.
Frontal driver
4/5
Frontal passenger
4/5
Side driver
5/5
Side rear passenger
5/5

Factory warranties

New car program benefits

Basic
5 years / 60,000 miles
Corrosion
5 years / 100,000 miles
Powertrain
10 years / 100,000 miles
Roadside Assistance
5 years

Certified Pre-Owned program benefits

Age / mileage
6 years or newer / less than 80,000 miles
Basic
12 months / 12,000 miles
Dealer certification
165-point inspection
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Consumer reviews

85% of drivers recommend this car
4.3 / 5
Based on 21 reviews
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Comfort 4.5
Interior 4.5
Performance 4.1
Value 4.5
Exterior 4.6
Reliability 4.2

Most recent

By Pejman from Northridge ca
Owns this car
March 20, 2020

Kia Sorento 2004 (I bought with 180,000+ miles)

Keep in mind the newer Kia Sorentos are not built like the ones in 2004! (I’ve heard horror stories) But I got mine for way less than $2,000....I spent a little money making sure it ran well...and it has taken me from LA to Vegas without any problem....the mechanics I took the car to said there’s no reason why it can’t go for another 100,000 miles! It’s now almost 200,000 miles and going strong....if you don’t have much cash fine one of these used cars ..fix it up and you got one of the best made cars on the road. 2004 running smoothly 16 years later ...technology a classic
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
Comfort 5.0
Interior 5.0
Performance 5.0
Value 5.0
Exterior 5.0
Reliability 5.0
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By Sandman.. from Atlanta ga
Test drove this car
August 7, 2018

very good car

Very dependable car met all of my expectations.I would recommend this car to a friend our family member.I love this car, ride and drive.Priced to sale..
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Does recommend this car
Comfort 5.0
Interior 5.0
Performance 5.0
Value 5.0
Exterior 5.0
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FAQ

What trim levels are available for the 2004 Kia Sorento?

The 2004 Kia Sorento is available in 2 trim levels:

  • EX (2 styles)
  • LX (4 styles)

What is the MPG of the 2004 Kia Sorento?

The 2004 Kia Sorento offers up to 16 MPG in city driving and 19 MPG on the highway. These figures are based on EPA mileage ratings and are for comparison purposes only. The actual mileage will vary depending on vehicle options, trim level, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.

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Is the 2004 Kia Sorento reliable?

The 2004 Kia Sorento has an average reliability rating of 4.2 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2004 Kia Sorento owners.

Is the 2004 Kia Sorento a good SUV?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 2004 Kia Sorento. 85.7% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

4.3 / 5
Based on 21 reviews
  • Comfort: 4.5
  • Interior: 4.5
  • Performance: 4.1
  • Value: 4.5
  • Exterior: 4.6
  • Reliability: 4.2

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