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2011 Kia SORENTO Vehicle Speed Control Accelerator Pedal Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	842228
Internal NHTSA #	10380656
Manufacurer	HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC
Brand	KIA
Model	SORENTO
Model Year	2011
File date	01/02/11
Component	VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	2011 kia sorento. Consumer writes regarding problems with vehicle within the first 2 months of purchase tgw the consumer stated the stalled while driving on the highway. It would down shift unexpectedly and then jerk and jolt. There were times when the consumer applied the accelerator and the vehicle would not respond for a short period before the vehicle revved up and accelerated. The vehicle also pulled to the right and there was a bad grinding/rubbing sound coming from the front drivers side of the vehicle, along with spongy brakes which was a problem from the start. The consumer stated when she started the vehicle, there was a knocking noise coming from the engine. The interior lights went out, the drivers side window switch was faulty and the back-up camera stopped working. jb
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Number of Occurences	7
Source of the issue	CONSUMER LETTER
City and State	WASHINGTON, DC
VIN pattern	XXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
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Date of purchase	13/05/25
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
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2011 Kia SORENTO Vehicle Speed Control Accelerator Pedal Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2011 Kia SORENTO Vehicle Speed Control Accelerator Pedal Problems, Complaints and Defects

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