Issue ID | 1382672 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10993351 |
Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
Brand | KIA |
Model | SORENTO |
Model Year | 2009 |
File date | 05/06/17 |
Component | ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2009 kia sorento. While reversing the vehicle, the contact depressed the brake pedal to shift the gear into drive and the esc sensor illuminated. Previously, the esc indicator illuminated and the vehicle stalled while turning a corner. The vehicle restarted on the first attempt; however, the acceleration was very slow. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer (kia of chattanooga located at 2136 chapman rd, chattanooga, tn, 37421) where it was diagnosed that the esc needed to be reset and or replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 53,900. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 53900 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | CHATTANOOGA, TN |
VIN pattern | KNDJD735995XXXXXX |
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 |
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Date of purchase | 17/01/25 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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