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2009 KIA SORENTO Electronic Stability Control Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1581748
Internal NHTSA #	11231538
Manufacurer	Kia Motors America
Brand	KIA
Model	SORENTO
Model Year	2009
File date	06/07/19
Component	ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Vehicle was traveling at 65 mph and the esc light came on slowing the vehicle to 30 mph on the highway. We were almost hit from behind. This is happening 2-3 times a day. Vehicle has to be turned off and restarted every time. This is a life threatening incident waiting to happen. Taken to dealer no recall. Vehicle was in motion every time the esc/engine light came on.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	141000
Number of Occurences
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	HINESVILLE, GA
VIN pattern	KNDJD736395XXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
Was medical attention required?	N
Was part original equipment?
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No. of fatalities
Date of purchase	07/08/26
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
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Vehicle speed	65
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2009 KIA SORENTO Electronic Stability Control Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2009 KIA SORENTO Electronic Stability Control Problems, Complaints and Defects

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