2008 Kia Sorento Power Train Problems
- 19
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 19 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- engine light · 5 records
- light came · 4 records
- check engine · 4 records
- rear differential · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 6 |
| 1–30k mi | 4 |
| 60–100k mi | 3 |
| 100–150k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electronic Stability Control · Power Train
I started my 2008 kia sorento ex when i put it in reverse all of a sudden it makes a loud bump noise and with pressure on the brakes it jumps hard in reverse i look and see my esc light came on and i could not accelerate, my vehicle in fact slowed down terribly. I have noticed that if i shut my car off then turn it back on sometimes this will take care of the problem for a short time. It looks like this has happened…
ODI 11100355
Power Train · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 kia sorento. While driving 15 mph, the contact heard an abnormal noise and the steering became inoperable. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the drive shaft detached. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified and a complaint was filed. The dealer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 126,000.
ODI 11096709
Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Power Train
Check engine and esc light came on while driving down the interstate. Truck immediately loses power.
ODI 10903721
Power Train
Purchased this vehicle from a kia dealership now out of business in february 2009 as a new vehicle. The odometer reading today is 31000 miles. Despite regular kia maintainance a few weeks ago we noticed sluggish acceleration and a hum at increased speed from the rear end. We took it to a kia dealership and was diagnosed as entire rear axle assembly needed to be replaced as well as left rear tire. The service tech…
ODI 10876599
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
Every 6 months the engine light and ecs off lights come on and the car loses power intermittently. This is dangerous when it happens on the freeway. I bought the car from carmax in july 2014. By november, it started to have the issue, it progressed at i checked it on the internet and saw a recall and brought it in to city kia in orlando. The mechanic could not find an issue why the engine light was on and there was…
ODI 10783165
Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train · Service Brakes
I have had nothing but problems with my 2008 kia, first it was the front rotors replaced three times within 3 mos. After multiple diagnoses to figure out the problem. I have had acceleration problems, i just put 800.00 in new rotors and tires and fuel/air induction services. Then the other day driving 45 mph the vehicle started to shake, making a thud thud thud noise in the front end, felt like i had a flat tire, i…
ODI 10637156
Power Train
The vehicle is making a noise coming from the rear end. I had the dealer where i purchased the kia sorento diagnose the problem. They confirmed rear carrier assembly ( rear differential gears) needed to be replaced at a cost of $1942.00. Upon further research i found out it's a common problem with that year vehicle due to sub-standard supplier parts. Vechicle warranty 5yr/60,000 mlies ;not covered. I believe this is…
ODI 10625749
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 kia sorento. While driving approximately 40 mph, the vehicle decelerated. The contact depressed the accelerator pedal and the vehicle slowly decelerated to 20 mph. The service engine and esc sensors illuminated intermittently. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The vin was unavailable. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000.
ODI 10606928
Power Train
After removing the gear from reverse to drive, the acceleration will not comply, goes less than 10 mph while pressing on the gas. I stopped and switched back to park. Tried the drive gear again, and it was still not acknowledging the change, it responds like it's in neutral. I parked for a few minutes and turned off the vehicle. After 10 minutes i tried it again and it was fine. This has since happened on four…
ODI 10615217
Power Train
The gear shift handle came off while the vehicle was moving in reverse, rendering it almost impossible to put the vehicle in park. *tr
ODI 10549660
Power Train
Vehicle made a progressive noise coming from the rear of the van. If sounded like oversized mud tires were on the vehicle. Brought it into the dealership and they said it was the rear differential assembly. The dealership said there were a lot of complaints about the rear differential assembly. This vehicle was bought new by myself and only has 22,508 miles on it.. At the same time the air compressor went out. This…
ODI 10548663
Engine · Power Train
My check engine light and esc off light came on. After driving around for the day it went off. Then last night sept. 2 2013 they both came on again. *jb
ODI 10541768
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
My 2008 kia has had a continuing problem with the esc off light coming on intermittently. Causing failure to accelerate properly. Dealer ran diagnostics. Replaced an item and said that should take care of it. Within three weeks it started again. The light would come on and i would lose power. The dealer stated it wasn't related but i never lost power until the light would come on. They checked it again and couldn't…
ODI 10536047
Power Train
While driving, the check engine and esc lights illuminated. Vehicle had sudden loss of acceleration and would not go beyond 40mph. Speed decreased below 40mph on hills. Vehicle continued to have problems even after restarting. A check of the odb-ii codes gave p2138, p2127 and p2106. All of the codes reflect a malfunction in the accelerator control system. Awaiting repairs by local kia dealer. *tr
ODI 10471955
Power Train
I purchased this kia brand new in 2008. Had to take it to the dealership 3 times within the first 6 months because when i reached between 40 and 50mph the vehicle jerked. Was told each time there is nothing wrong. On the final time the service manager rode with me and told me it was the way i drove. I have now had this vehicle for 3 and half years. It has 67,000 miles. I am still having the jerking issue and now the…
ODI 10454804
Power Train
2008 kia sorento esc light and check engine light came on and vehicle lost power. *tr
ODI 10405316
Power Train
On 3 occasions my car has slipped out of park after stopping & removing my key... It is possible that my kia has allowed me to remove the key when it is not in park, but i think it is the former.. *tr
ODI 10450326
Power Train · Suspension
My car will rock back and forth violently while driving. Notice it more at higher speeds, seems to happen when i take my foot off the gas pedal. It's progressively getting worse and i'm terrified of having a wreck. Have tried new tires, tire rotations, alignments etc.. I've been told it may be the differential. *tr
Crash reported
ODI 10584254
Power Train
After being parked with vehicle off, turned vehicle on and vehicle would only accelerate at a very slow speed, maybe 5 mph. Tried to switch it to manual shift but it would not register. Turned vehicle off for a few minutes and turned it back on and it was back to normal. This has happened at least three times a month since and has not done it once for the dealer to figure out the problem. They always act like i am…
ODI 10604712