Issue ID | 1402127 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11018784 |
Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
Brand | KIA |
Model | SORENTO |
Model Year | 2009 |
File date | 12/05/16 |
Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | My 2009 kia sorento,i was driving down main road going about 55 when all sudden my power dropped to about 20,lucky i was not on interstate are pulling on to interstate,had to have towed in,said something to do with gas pedal,well thought was fixed,nope,i have had car for a year and has happened 3 times,it is a recurring problem,i am scared to drive it but in town and back,paying 400 a month for 5 years for a car i am scared to drive,if this is a recurring thing,why does kia not fix this problem,i will never buy another kia when they don't stand behind there ptoduct |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 96500 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | ROCKY MOUNT, VA |
VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
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 | 20/01/25 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 55 |
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