| Issue ID | 1402127 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11018784 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SORENTO |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| File date | 12/05/16 |
| Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | My 2009 kia sorento,i was driving down main road going about 55 when all sudden my power dropped to about 20,lucky i was not on interstate are pulling on to interstate,had to have towed in,said something to do with gas pedal,well thought was fixed,nope,i have had car for a year and has happened 3 times,it is a recurring problem,i am scared to drive it but in town and back,paying 400 a month for 5 years for a car i am scared to drive,if this is a recurring thing,why does kia not fix this problem,i will never buy another kia when they don't stand behind there ptoduct |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 96500 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | ROCKY MOUNT, VA |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| 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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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 55 |
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