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2006 Kia SORENTO Electronic Stability Control Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1035207
Internal NHTSA #	10561206
Manufacurer	Kia Motors Corporation
Brand	KIA
Model	SORENTO
Model Year	2006
File date	16/01/14
Component	ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Driving in winter weather conditions, had vehicle in cruise control on interstate going about 40 mph, not 45 mph, cars ahead were braking due to gusty winds and decreased visibility (blowing snow). Proceeded to brake to slow down, while in cruise control mode, brakes did not work as they normally due and vehicle hit a side rail on the driver's side, causing loss of control of vehicle momentarily. Vehicle was able to momentarily get back onto interstate road before going into a ditch on other side-opposite of guard rail, of the road. The vehicle was just purchased/finance 12/7/2013 and is now considered a total loss due to damages the vehicle suffers.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	118801
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	DES MOINES, IA
VIN pattern	KNDJC733665XXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	Y
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
Was medical attention required?
Was part original equipment?
No. of injured persons	0
No. of fatalities	0
Date of purchase	25/01/25
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
Number of cylinders	6
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Vehicle speed	35
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2006 Kia SORENTO Electronic Stability Control Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2006 Kia SORENTO Electronic Stability Control Problems, Complaints and Defects

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