2008 Kia Sorento Vehicle Speed Control Problems
- 26
- 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 26 stored complaint records:
- 3 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- check engine · 10 records
- engine light · 7 records
- light came · 5 records
- failure recurred · 4 records
- light coming · 4 records
- lost power · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 12 |
| 60–100k mi | 5 |
| 1–30k mi | 3 |
| 100–150k mi | 3 |
| 150–400k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 kia sorento. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 60 mph, the vehicle decelerated independently to 30 mph and failed to accelerate. The contact mentioned that the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer however, a technician reviewed the vehicle and diagnosed that the throttle actuator needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not…
ODI 10946950
Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owned a 2008 kia sorento. While driving approximately 35 mph approaching a traffic light, the brake pedal was applied and the vehicle suddenly surged at a high rate of speed. The contact crashed into the preceding vehicle, which caused that vehicle to crash into a third vehicle. The driver side air bag deployed with extreme force. The contact sustained injuries to the head, neck, and a whiplash. The…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10910025
Vehicle Speed Control
After stopping and looking for oncoming cars and starting again, the car jettisoned causing me to hit another car and the car wouldn't stop for about a half block.
Crash reported
ODI 10786620
Vehicle Speed Control
When driving up hill at 35 mph in automatic drive our vehicle loses power. When pushing down on gas pedal, it does not respond. We took it to a local mechanic who test drove it and experienced same problem. When using manual shift the car doe not lose power and responds when going up hill. We were told it goes from first gear to fifth gear in about 500 feet when in automatic drive. Local mechanic called kia deals in…
ODI 10761063
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 kia sorento. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 10 mph, the accelerator pedal was depressed and hesitated to respond. The esc and the engine warning indicators illuminated. The failure recurred on five separate occasions. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who was unable to locate the failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The…
ODI 10760307
Electronic Stability Control · Vehicle Speed Control
The esc light has been coming on since the beginning of 2014. When this happens there is very little acceleration and it is difficult to get to the speed limit. The dealership said it is a chip that needs to be replaced and it would cost about $3,000. We were also told it was not a guarantee it would still fix the issue. We were also told that this issue could cause the car to go from drive from drive to park while…
ODI 10615186
Vehicle Speed Control
Gas pedal (or computer program) very touchy. When someone who is not aware of issue drives car, as they start to press gas pedal it will lurch forward. Was driving with daughter who went to step on gas and vehicle jumped forward and we almost hit another vehicle. This has happened multiple times with other drivers, including myself who is well aware of issue and makes sure not to press pedal quickly, but it still…
ODI 10549464
Electronic Stability Control · Vehicle Speed Control
Driving to work on the highway at 65 mph, i lost significant power and was unable to accelerate past 40 mph on a local highway. I was able to slowly drive to a auto center where i was told my transfer case assembly and accelerator pedal assembly was malfunctioning, causing me to lose power and causing my car to shift erratically while driving. I have owned this car for less than 11 months.*jb
ODI 10538652
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Vehicle Speed Control
Backed out of driveway, check engine & esc off light came on, wouldn't accelerate over 20mph. Brought back home and parked. Few hours later took granddaughter to dentist and only check engine light illuminated. Didn't go off until took to auto zone on asheville hwy, knoxville, tn. After placing on diagnostic machine and giving a print out of probable causes, check engine light went off. Took to dealership on 7/29…
ODI 10532486
Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
Driving on a surface street with a 40 mph speed limit. Car suddenly lost power and could not get speed above 20 mph. We were lucky that there wasn't much traffic about as this could definitely have caused an accident. When this happened both the esc off light and the check engine light came on. We had to leave our car in nevada and get a rental car to get home to arizona, we have no idea when we will get our car…
ODI 10526018
Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
I was driving on an interstate with a speed limit of 65 mph when with no warning the "check engine" and "esc off" lights came on simultaneously. At the same time, the engine lost power, causing my vehicle to suddenly decelerate and almost causing a collision both with the car behind me and with the cars merging over from an entrance ramp. Luckily, i was able to safely maintain control of my car and put on my hazard…
ODI 10525696
Electronic Stability Control · Vehicle Speed Control
Started car to warm up for trip to work. Esc light stayed/came on. Engine wouldn't allow speed over 55 with the gas pedal floored. Took to kia dealer made appointment. *tr
ODI 10523281
Vehicle Speed Control
I was about to get on the highway when my 2008 kia sorento refused to accelerate. I had to pull over and while i was doing so i did not have my foot on the gas or brake. Instead it was braking itself. This the 3rd time this has happened. I'm ready to get a new car! Kias suck! *tr
ODI 10504467
Electronic Stability Control · Steering · Vehicle Speed Control
I have researched and found that other 2008 kia sorrento owners have reported to kia, about the esc light coming on causing lost of power in the vehicle. Kia is content to charge customer a diagnostic fee, fix part that do not need to be fixed when clearly there is a defect in the vehicle. When you mention to them the complaints filed about the problem, they indicate the have never heard anything about it instead of…
ODI 10503256
Electronic Stability Control · Vehicle Speed Control
While driving the electronic stability control "off" (esc off) light and the check engine light came on at the same time. Upon taking it to the a mechanic, he informed me that the accelerator pedal position sensor was bad. I continued reading online, and have notice this has happened on many occasions. When this occurs the vehicle looses all power to make any necessary corrective actions which could result in a…
ODI 10498098
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
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* 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…
ODI 10472663
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* 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.
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10464743
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* 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…
ODI 10472024
Vehicle Speed Control
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…
ODI 10458745
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Vehicle Speed Control
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. *tr
ODI 10439854
Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
I was leaving la going over the grapevine on the freeway,after reaching the top i started on the down side of the grade when the brakes went out completely.traffick everywhere barely made it to safety,without hitting two autos in front of me! I was scared to death.the master cylinder $438.58 went out. September 18th2013,5:40am,no power to engine the gas pedal was not working could not go more than 20 miles an hour,i…
ODI 10544690
Electronic Stability Control · Vehicle Speed Control
Approximately 2 years ago, the esc light would come on and the vehicle had no acceleration and pulling out into oncoming traffic would be very scary to say the least. It would be very sluggish and no acceleration and oncoming traffic would come up on you before you could get it going. I carried it to the kia dealership where it was purchased and they said it was a faulty accelerator and replaced it at a cost of 350…
ODI 10618711
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* 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…
ODI 10339977
Electronic Stability Control · Unknown Or Other · Vehicle Speed Control
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.…
ODI 10415858