# This 2017 Kia Sorento Is Still Running the Stock V6 at 715,000 Miles. What's Your Excuse?

> The third-generation Kia Sorento is not known for reliability. Severe engine failures and excessive oil consumption, maybe, but not reliability.

- **Source:** [Thedrive](https://www.thedrive.com/news/this-2017-kia-sorento-is-still-running-the-stock-v6-at-715000-miles-whats-your-excuse?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6ac6903ef6d479bf38a79d09)
- **Published:** 2026-10-07
- **Category:** Cars
- **Tags:** #kia #sorento #miles #excuse #reliability #running #stock #answer
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