2011 GMC Acadia 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 GMC Acadia | 2011 Kia Sorento |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 269 | 1,516 |
| Recall campaigns | 5 | 7 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 1,495 | 202 |
| Investigations | 2 | 8 |
| Crash reports | 8 | 42 |
| Fire reports | 10 | 61 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19 | 20–24 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 69,520 mi | 82,796 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | GMC Acadia | Kia Sorento |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 52 | 284 |
| Power Train | 33 | 265 |
| Electrical System | 47 | 246 |
| Structure | 9 | 268 |
| Air Bags | 19 | 182 |
| Exterior Lighting | 38 | 102 |
| Steering | 64 | 53 |
| Service Brakes | 10 | 72 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 17 | 109 |
| Steering problems | 15 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 12 | 64 |
| Loss of power | 11 | 43 |
| Overheating | 10 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 6 | 23 |
| Vibration / shaking | 6 | 22 |
| Airbag warning light | 0 | 113 |
2011 GMC Acadia
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.