Issue ID | 937958 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10472663 |
Manufacurer | KIA MOTORS CORPORATION |
Brand | KIA |
Model | SORENTO |
Model Year | 2008 |
File date | 26/08/12 |
Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2008 kia sorento. While driving approximately 5 mph the rpm readings increased and the vehicle independently accelerated to 20 mph. The contact applied the brake pedal but the brakes were hesitant to respond. The contact also used the emergency brake in order to stop the vehicle. The failure recurred twice. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for diagnostic. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 53,455. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 53455 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | SURPRISE, AZ |
VIN pattern | KNDJD735985XXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 24/01/25 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 5 |
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