Used and remanufactured transmissions that fit the 2003 Kia Sorento. Each unit below is matched to this vehicle, warranty-backed, and shipped with freight quoted at checkout from Ironclad.
Rule of thumb: a transmission replacement is usually worth it when the installed cost stays under 50% of what the 2003 Kia Sorento is worth — most units below beat that comfortably.
Based on 3 recent market listings, a transmission for a 2003 Kia Sorento typically runs $3,278–$3,278, with a median around $3,278.
As a general rule of thumb, a transmission replacement on a 2003 Kia Sorento (mid-size sedan segment, vehicle value roughly $2,500–$3,000) is usually worth it when the installed cost stays under about $1,250 — roughly 50% of what the vehicle is worth.
Based on vendor-verified fitment data across 11 listed transmissions, remanufactured and new transmissions for this model cover the 2003–2014 model years. Always confirm your exact VIN or engine/transmission code before ordering, since fitment can vary by submodel or engine.
