1. Kia Sorento
  2. Problems
  3. 2009
  4. Engine

2009 Kia Sorento Engine Problems

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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.

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
30–60k mi1
100–150k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • July 6, 2019 · 141,000 miles

    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

  • August 22, 2013 · 42,000 miles

    Accelerator Pedal · Engine

    Tl* the contact owns a 2009 kia sorento. While driving approximately 67 mph, the check engine light illuminated and the vehicle lost power. The contact stated that the mileage dropped from 67 mph to approximately 30 mph. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the throttle pedal assembly shorted out. The throttle pedal was replaced, but the failure recurred multiple times. The contact…

    ODI 10881467