Issue ID | 1160196 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10689772 |
Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
Brand | KIA |
Model | SORENTO |
Model Year | 2008 |
File date | 12/02/15 |
Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Was driving at a 35 mph speed when i tried to break and instead the vehicle accelerated causing me to hit the vehicle i front of me. It was at the shop for repair for a week the breaks where checked. 2 hours after the car was out the shop i was turning when instead of breaking it accelerates again causing the veh to loose control and hit the curb. I only had the sub for 3 months and nearly cause accidents 3 times... Also on the highway the brakes won't work i have to press on the brake pedal very hard and still takes a long time to brake. The vehicle is not safe at all. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 69000 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | HOUSTON , TX |
VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | N |
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No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 15/01/25 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 35 |
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