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2012 KIA SORENTO Electronic Stability Control Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1252518
Internal NHTSA #	10819360
Manufacurer	Kia Motors America
Brand	KIA
Model	SORENTO
Model Year	2012
File date	10/01/16
Component	ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	We own 2012 kia sorento sx, purchased new. The car has 79643 miles. Our family was driving on interstate 84 from boston to connecticut. The car was driving at 60~65 mph. Suddenly, the car tpm (tire pressure monitoring) came on and within 5~10 second all lights ( traction control/ battery/ all wheel drive) started flashing. It was raining and wiper stopped in middle. All of these events occurred within 10~15 seconds. I pulled over from left lane to center lane. I felt car is losing power with no wipers running. I than pulled over to the breakdown lane
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	79643
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Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	CROMWELL, CT
VIN pattern	5XYKWGK29CGXXXXXX
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
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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	60
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2012 KIA SORENTO Electronic Stability Control Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2012 KIA SORENTO Electronic Stability Control Problems, Complaints and Defects

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