2011 Kia Sorento Electronic Stability Control Problems
- 21
- 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 21 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- stability control · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 7 |
| 60–100k mi | 7 |
| 1–30k mi | 3 |
| 100–150k mi | 2 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electronic Stability Control · Unknown Or Other
Numerous times over the past couple of months, both the esc and dbc indicator lights will come on and stay on as i'm attempting to park the vehicle. This has prevented me from shifting the car into 'park' after pulling into a parking space as i can't get it to shift beyond 'neutral.' when this happens, i've had to shut the car off, and start it again. If the indicator lights go off after restarting, i can then shift…
ODI 11291761
Electronic Stability Control · Steering · Vehicle Speed Control
My car just immediately started slowing down and it was extremely hard to turn the steering wheel and the brakes would not let me brake. I almost wrecked my car. Also my camera just stopped working as well.
ODI 11185742
Electronic Stability Control
I was traveling on a hey, making a left turn onto a major hey, when my car would not excellerate. I was able to turn off the hey but my car would not go over four miles per hour. I had it towed to my machanic, he said the prongs broke off the thing that plugs into the computer, due to corrosion. So i had it towed to kia. They say i need a new computer & it will cost, $5000.00. This should be a recall. Why can't they…
ODI 11189998
Electronic Stability Control · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
According to the obd code reader: code p0335, $07e8 generic. Crankshaft position sensor a circuit. Vehicle has trouble starting. The tachometer falls to 0 as opposed to sitting at a higher idle, and does not move when pressing foot on gas pedal when stationary or in motion. When in motion, there can be temporary loss of power, the inability to shift gears, and/or the vehicle shakes and rattles. This happens on city…
ODI 11183623
Electronic Stability Control · Suspension
Pulls to 1 direction when braking and driving. Sounds of axel or suspension in motion started on city streets now on highway
ODI 11124718
Electronic Stability Control
Front brakes locked up while turning onto the highway vehicle was in motion, had to shut off the automatic skid control to unlock the brakes to drive the vehicle
ODI 11031527
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 kia sorento. While driving various speeds, the abs, stability control, and downhill traction warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to riverchase kia (2200 us-31, pelham, al 35124 [redacted]) where it was diagnosed with a defective module that needed replacement. The vehicle was not repaired because the dealer stated that the recall expired. The contact stated that the…
ODI 11021134
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Unknown Or Other
For several months now, the dashboard warning lights have come on, usually four at a time as i'm driving. It seems to happen most often when it's raining. I had the kia dealer in las cruces, nm try to determine the problem when i had the car in for a couple recalls about two years ago. They could not determine the cause of the problem. About 3 months ago i had a shop with a aaa master mechanic try to determine the…
ODI 11021221
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes
Kia sorento 2011 esc dbs lights on dashboard and either cannot get out of park or when trying to shut vehicle down will get stuck in between neutral and drive, i shut down car but obviously cannot take keys out, wait a few minutes restart in neutral and sometimes i can get it in or out of park. Sometimes this is done several times.
ODI 10959653
Electronic Stability Control · Power Train · Service Brakes
I was informed brake lights were not illuminating. Electric stability control idiot light showed up on dashboard right before being informed. Car is also not shifting into park or reverse. Drive gear seems ok.
ODI 10948074
Electronic Stability Control
When starting out from a stop the front brakes lock up to release the brakes or to drive this vehicle the electronic. Skid control must be switched off also when this happens and is switched off the brakes drag and the rims will burn your hand if you hed
ODI 11133306
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes
Driving on the freeway in my 2011 kia sorento last night, the abs light came on, along with three other lights (all brake related). Lights will not go out, so i took it to the dealership today. They told me it is a rear speed sensoring issue and my anti lock brakes are not working. Fixing it is not under warranty. This is not the first time my kia has electronic issues. But these are dangerous! If your brakes don't…
ODI 10662252
Body · Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
While driving on light, new snow my car had suddenly skidded slightly, no over-correcting, i simply got the car back in control when the car suddenly shot forward, steering wheel seized and started racing down the opposite side of the street into the embankment! I had pulled the car to the left and had the brakes pushed all the way down (and both feet including all my weight on them) until my car crashed completely…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10663971
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Vehicle Speed Control
This is the most recent and serious electric issue; i do not know the exact dates of earlier issues. I believe all these electric issues are related. Issues began in 2010 after the purchase of the car. Was taken to the dealer for electrical issue and they repaired lose cluster array. Other electric issues from 2011-2013: when turning left the downhill brake control indicator would light would come on and prevent the…
ODI 10655281
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Power Train
Will intermittent turn on during driving and stay on. If you stop and turn off car and then restart may or may not return on. Car as a bit of a shake to it some times. Had cruise control not turn on. Electrical seems wacky in the vehicle. Also had it been stuck in park or times could not move the shifter to park or reverse. Seriously needs to be reviewed. All these issues happen intermittent and never when near the…
ODI 10552024
Electronic Stability Control
I was attempting to park my 2011 kia sorento in my garage when the downhill assist and electronic stability control lights came on. My car would not shift beyond neutral. I had to shut off car while in 'drive' and turn back on, with multiple attempts, before i could get it to shift to park. Huge problem and has occurred four times the past two days! I'll be calling dealership first thing monday morning. *tr
ODI 10519994
Electronic Stability Control · Power Train
Stability control and downhill assist light came on while driving. When vehicle was stopped, shifter would not go past neutral. In order to get past neutral, had to turn off engine and restart. *tr
ODI 10511023
Electronic Stability Control · Power Train · Service Brakes
Attempted to park car while waiting for a relative to get off work. Car would not shift to reverse or park- no further than neutral. Was able to put car in neutral and brake to stop car. After dropping relative off at home (had to stop car in same manner as above), had to stop in a near empty parking lot, as i still was unable to put the vehicle in reverse or park. Contacted kia dealership by phone and was told by…
ODI 10483901
Electronic Stability Control · Power Train
At complete stop, car would not shift into reverse. 10 miles later, attempt to park . The vehicle would not shift past neutral. Dash light illuminated steer assist and downhill park. I finally drove around until it allowed me to shift into park and restarted and was able to engage into park. 5 miles down the road did the same thing. Made it to work and shut car off. *tr
ODI 10475147
Electronic Stability Control · Power Train
Vehicle stuck in drive when i was pulling into a parking place. I was able to brake but engine kept running. After several tries, i managed to force it into neutral and the curb maintained my car stationary since i was unable to put it in park. Because i was unable to put my car in park, it idled in neutral until the tow truck arrived (20 min later) by which time it had begun to overheat. The incline light was on,…
ODI 10472936
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Equipment Adaptive/Mobility · Power Train
1st problem: i bought the car, drove it off the lot, dealership did not get it inspected so i had to take it at 10 miles to get an inspection sticker on it! 2nd problem: immediately after buying the car, i noticed all the windows and doors rattled. Took it to kia in kingwood 5 times and they could never hear the sound and/or fixed other things on the car that did not need to be fixed. Problem still exists. 3rd…
ODI 10452035