2009 Kia Sorento Electronic Stability Control Problems
- 8
- 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.
What owners report
- engine light · 6 records
- check engine · 6 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 2 |
| 60–100k mi | 2 |
| 100–150k mi | 2 |
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electronic Stability Control · Engine
Vehicle was traveling at 65 mph and the esc light came on slowing the vehicle to 30 mph on the highway. We were almost hit from behind. This is happening 2-3 times a day. Vehicle has to be turned off and restarted every time. This is a life threatening incident waiting to happen. Taken to dealer no recall. Vehicle was in motion every time the esc/engine light came on.
ODI 11231538
Electronic Stability Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 kia sorento. While reversing the vehicle, the contact depressed the brake pedal to shift the gear into drive and the esc sensor illuminated. Previously, the esc indicator illuminated and the vehicle stalled while turning a corner. The vehicle restarted on the first attempt; however, the acceleration was very slow. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer (kia of chattanooga located at…
ODI 10993351
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 kia sorento. While the vehicle was idling at a traffic light, the brakes disengaged and the vehicle proceeded in a forward motion voluntarily. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the electronic stability control was failing. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
ODI 10928591
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Power Train
Shortly after buying suv in 2009 we experienced "querky" stuff like doors relocking, dome light s coming on, back hatch unlocking all this happening on their own!! I kept telling the dealership at oil changes! They kept ignoring it all! Nov 1, 2009 kia electric system service bulletin #282603 (ts b-044) issued. September the check engine and esc off lights started coming on together, suv immediately decends to 15-20…
ODI 10779832
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Vehicle Speed Control
Esc off sensor and check engine light comes on when starting vehicle or when in motion/driving. Esc off illuminates followed by complete loss of acceleration. While driving at 30 mph to 70 mph light appears and quickly looses lack of throttle acceleration powr. I've had this happen (10 plus times) since i bought this vehicle in 2012 pre-owned from kia dealership in cape coral,fl. Tonight 5/12/15 i was heading on…
ODI 10716099
Electronic Stability Control
Almost a year ago, i was driving on the turnpike with a posted 65 mph when my check engine light goes on and the esc off light lights up on the dash. I started losing acceleration and couldn't go above 40 mph. I immediately pulled over and contacted the garage. They told me to turn the car off and restart it. The esc off light went out and i was able to accelerate normally but, the check engine light stayed on for 2…
ODI 10744565
Electronic Stability Control
I was driving along a state highway when my car suddenly lost power. "esc off" lite up on the dash as did an anti lock brake light. I was able to coast to a safe place on the side of the road. I shut the car off and tried to restart it twice with no return of the power. The engine would run but did not respond to the accelerator. I shut the car off and called for a tow. When they arrived 45 mins later he started the…
ODI 10512541
Electronic Stability Control
When merging onto the interstate (increasing speed from 25mph and up) vehicle suddenly stops and doesn't allow me to accelerate and the esc off illuminates on the dash as well as the check engine light. In order to operate the vehicle i have to move off of the hwy into the emergency lane, put on my flashers, turn off the vehicle, restart the vehicle, and press the esc off button. The vehicle then starts and i slowly…
ODI 10508480