3.5

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
37,602 miles

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2008 Kia Sorento brakes problems

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2008 Kia Sorento Owner Comments

problem #8

Apr 012020

Sorento

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2008 Kia Sorento. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20V088000 (electrical system, service brakes, hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact called gossett Kia South (2680 mt moriah rd, memphis, tn 38115;(901) 328-8173) where it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Memphis, TN, USA

problem #7

Apr 012020

Sorento

  • 0 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Kia Sorento. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20V088000 (electrical system, service brakes, hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The vehicle was taken to pocatello Nissan Kia (1900 flandro dr, pocatello, id 83202 (208)232-1062) and it was confirmed that parts were not yet available. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The contact had not experienced a failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Pocatello, ID, USA

problem #6

May 242020

Sorento

  • 174,000 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Kia Sorento. The contact stated that while driving 4 mph, the vehicle overheated without warning. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20V088000 (electrical system, service brakes, hydraulic). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The vehicle was taken to napleton's northlake Kia (3626 northlake blvd, palm beach gardens, fl 33403, (561) 285-2325) where the contact was informed that the remedy was not available. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 174,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- West Palm Beach, FL, USA

problem #5

Apr 152020

Sorento

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2008 Kia Sorento. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20V088000 (electrical system, service brakes, hydraulic) however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. Kia of carson (22020 recreation rd, carson, ca 90745) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Inglewood, CA, USA

problem #4

Apr 012020

Sorento

  • 66,000 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Kia Sorento. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20V088000 (electrical system, service brakes, hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and informed the contact that the remedy was not available. The contact stated that the check engine warning light illuminated intermittently on several occasions. The approximate failure mileage was 66,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Wisconsin Rapids, WI, USA

problem #3

Apr 012020

Sorento

  • miles
The contact owns a 2008 Kia Sorento. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20V088000 (electrical system, service brakes, hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. Dennis eakin Kia (5200 E. central Texas expy, killeen, tx 76543, (254)699-2909) was contacted and it was confirmed that the part was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Coppers Cove, TX, USA

problem #2

Dec 082011

Sorento 6-cyl

  • 59,200 miles
I have no rear brake light. The ESC off light comes on in the dash. I can turn on the cruise control but I can't set a speed for cruise control. I have a remote starter that has a safety switch when the brake is pressed turns the remote starter off that isn't working correctly cause there is no signal that the brake has been pressed.

- Lake City, PA, USA

problem #1

Apr 052008

Sorento

  • 1,620 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Kia Sorento. While driving at any speed, the brakes squeak when the pedal is depressed. The squeaking sound is gradually becoming louder. The vehicle has been taken to the dealer for this issue four or five times, but they cannot find any failures. While idling at a traffic light, the vehicle does not move when the accelerator pedal is depressed. The tires just spin and then the vehicle finally moves. The contact is afraid that the vehicle will be rear ended. The failure mileage was 1,620. Updated 10/20/08.

- Chicago, IL, USA

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