2011 Ford Expedition vs 2011 Kia Sorento
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2011 Ford Expedition | 2011 Kia Sorento |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 71 | 1,516 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 7 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 41 | 202 |
| Investigations | 1 | 8 |
| Crash reports | 2 | 42 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 61 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 4/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 15–16 | 20–24 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 62,592 mi | 82,796 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Expedition | Kia Sorento |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 11 | 284 |
| Power Train | 21 | 265 |
| Structure | 10 | 268 |
| Electrical System | 7 | 246 |
| Air Bags | 1 | 182 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 102 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 72 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 7 | 63 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Airbag warning light | 0 | 113 |
| Stalling | 0 | 109 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 64 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 59 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 43 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 42 |
| Won’t start | 0 | 23 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 22 |
2011 Ford Expedition
2011 Kia Sorento
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.