| Issue ID | 887484 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10430419 |
| Manufacurer | KIA MOTORS CORPORATION |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SORENTO |
| Model Year | 2011 |
| File date | 15/10/11 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Transmission issues. Driving at 30mph when i notice suddenly the traction control and downhill assistance lights came on the dashboard. I tried to turn it off but i couldn't, it just would go away. At the next stop sign i put the car on park when it for my surprise it got stuck, would not go fw or reverse. I had to turn the car on and off a few times when i was finally able to get it to work. The transmission got stuck a few times before and when i inquired the dealership they ran some tests and said everything is fine. After doing some research i found out this is common issue on 2011 kia sorento. Several customers had the transmission replaced once, twice and even 3/4 times and the same thing happen over and over. It seems to me kia does not care, it is a safety hazard and a rip off for a $25k car with less than 17k miles. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 17000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | SPRING, TX |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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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 | 30 |
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