10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
3 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 0
Average Mileage:
67,072 miles

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2008 Kia Sorento Owner Comments (Page 2 of 2)

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problem #8

Aug 262012

Sorento

  • 53,455 miles

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

The contact owns a 2008 Kia Sorento. While driving approximately 5 mph the RPM readings increased and the vehicle independently accelerated to 20 mph. The contact applied the brake pedal but the brakes were hesitant to respond. The contact also used the emergency brake in order to stop the vehicle. The failure recurred twice. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for diagnostic. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 53,455.

- Surprise, AZ, USA

problem #7

Jun 142012

Sorento

  • 50,000 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Kia Sorento. The contact stated that while driving 65 mph, the vehicle failed to accelerate. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who diagnose that the acceleration sensor needed to be replaced. The failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was no longer under warranty. The failure mileage was 50,000 and the current mileage was 76,000.

- Manning , SC, USA

problem #6

Jul 052012

Sorento

  • 27,000 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Kia Sorento. The contact stated that while driving into a parking space, the vehicle surged forward and crashed into a tree. There was one reported injury. The vehicle was towed away from the location. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure and current mileages were 27,000.

- Midland , GA, USA

problem #5

May 162012

Sorento

  • 22,000 miles

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

For the 3rd time my wife's car ESC light and check engine light came on as the vehicle speed came to almost a stop. This is very dangers for up hill or in heavy traffic. She also had previous problems with the ESC light and tps light coming on. Taken to dealer several times over the last year. We were told today it was a throttle sensor problem. It was replaced today and hopefully that fixes the problem, although I see on the internet where this is a common occurring problem. I hope someone does not have to get hurt before this is a recall issue.

- Austin, TX, USA

problem #4

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 #3

May 292010

Sorento

  • 60,000 miles
Driving 75 mph on highway the ESC off light luminated and check engine light came on. Car lost acceleration and power (went from 75 mph to 10 mph instantly on hwy). Kia replaced the tps sensor and updated ECM module. One year later same event happened repeatedly. Dealer will not fix even with tech bulletin. Tried to contact Kia motors with no return response. At the current time the vehicle will not accelerate. Fastest it will go is 45mph even with acceleration pedal pushed all the way down. When you try to pull out or accelerate the vechicle looses power. Randomly the check engine and "ESC off" light will go off and car will accelerate but once over 65mph will lose all power has almosted caused several wrecks that would have caused an accident from behind. The lack of power is dangerous but not as dangerous as the vehicle losing power on the highway or while trying to pull out from a complete stop. Vehicle has lost power in intersection nearly causing side wreck. Searched on internet and tps seems to be common problem

- Little Rock , AR, USA

problem #2

May 112008

Sorento

  • 10,480 miles
My 2008 Kia Sorento's throttle accelerator sensor has gone out for the second time in a year. I looked this issue up online, since this is the second time, and found extensive complaints about the same problem. When it goes out the electronic stability control system quits functioning also. My car has less than 20,000 miles on it. It has a loss of power and stability control when this happens. The dealership knew exactly what had happened and ask me to bring it in. This should not happen repeatedly.

- Arlington, TX, USA

problem #1

Jun 212010

Sorento

  • 33,000 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Kia sorrento. She stated while driving at 70 mph, the check engine and ESC warning lights illuminated. The vehicle then independently decelerated to speeds of 5 mph. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who advised that the throttle pedal was damaged. The throttle pedal was replaced. The failure recurred within one month. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where the contact was awaiting repairs. The manufacturer was contacted and she was advised that the parts were on back order due to the demand for the particular part. The failure and current mileage was 33,000.

- Mulga, AL, USA

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