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2008 Kia SORENTO Engine And Engine Cooling Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	912138
Internal NHTSA #	10452185
Manufacurer	KIA MOTORS CORPORATION
Brand	KIA
Model	SORENTO
Model Year	2008
File date	21/05/10
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	I have a 2008 kia sorento i have had 6 service issues with the check engine light and esc coming on. Kia dealership has replaced gas pedal x2, throttle sensory assy, tightened connections, cleared codes, applied stabulant, tightened pins, reset codes, cleared faults, cleaned ground station and numerous other things. I only have these issues with the car in the warmer months (may-august)? It loses power and won't accelerate. *js
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	15703
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	RALEIGH, NC
VIN pattern	KNDJD735385XXXXXX
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	23/01/25
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
Number of cylinders	6
Drive train type	RWD
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2008 Kia SORENTO Engine And Engine Cooling Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2008 Kia SORENTO Engine And Engine Cooling Problems, Complaints and Defects

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