Issue ID | 1008099 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10538652 |
Manufacurer | Kia Motors Corporation |
Brand | KIA |
Model | SORENTO |
Model Year | 2008 |
File date | 03/09/13 |
Component | ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Driving to work on the highway at 65 mph, i lost significant power and was unable to accelerate past 40 mph on a local highway. I was able to slowly drive to a auto center where i was told my transfer case assembly and accelerator pedal assembly was malfunctioning, causing me to lose power and causing my car to shift erratically while driving. I have owned this car for less than 11 months.*jb |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 47500 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | DENVER, CO |
VIN pattern | KNDJC735885XXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
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 | 13/01/25 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
Number of cylinders | 6 |
Drive train type | 4WD |
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Vehicle speed | 65 |
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