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2009 Kia SORENTO Electronic Stability Control Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1204427
Internal NHTSA #	10744565
Manufacurer	Kia Motors America
Brand	KIA
Model	SORENTO
Model Year	2009
File date	07/11/14
Component	ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Almost a year ago, i was driving on the turnpike with a posted 65 mph when my check engine light goes on and the esc off light lights up on the dash. I started losing acceleration and couldn't go above 40 mph. I immediately pulled over and contacted the garage. They told me to turn the car off and restart it. The esc off light went out and i was able to accelerate normally but, the check engine light stayed on for 2 more days. Everything was fine until 8 months later when my check engine light and esc off light lit up again and i couldn't accelerate past 40 mph. However, this time i had to pull over - turn off the car - restart my car( 6 times) to turn off the esc off light!!! Twice this july the same situation happened and i took it in for service. Of course all lights were out at the time. There were error codes on the computer but while conversing with the technicians they believe it's a faulty gas pedal/accelerator and not tire/brake sensor codes. I was given a quote of $350 for replacement however this is a real safety issue and i feel the consumer shouldn't be responsible for correcting this problem and it should be a recall issue. My particular case has happened 3 times in less than a year. Obviously, there are many other consumers having the same defect issue. It's not safe if your only means of transportation can only accelerate to 40 mph on a dangerous road traveled by commuters and big rigs going as high as 80 mph or more. This is an accident waiting to happen! Kia is playing with peoples lives here. Please investigate kia and the electronic stability issue... Obviously it's not stable. Ma 10/8 updated 3/22/2016js updated 12/13/2017cn
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	115250
Number of Occurences	4
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	KUNKLETOWN, PA
VIN pattern	KNDJC735095XXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
Was medical attention required?	N
Was part original equipment?
No. of injured persons	0
No. of fatalities	0
Date of purchase	19/03/09
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	60
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Dealer's name	LEHIGHTON KIA
Dealer's telephone number	610-377-1570
Dealer's city	LEHIGHTON
Dealer's state code	PA
Dealer's ZIP code	18235

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2009 Kia SORENTO Electronic Stability Control Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2009 Kia SORENTO Electronic Stability Control Problems, Complaints and Defects

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