Kia Sorento Electronic Stability Control Problems
- 132
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
- 14
- Years with records
- 2003–2017
- Stored years
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 132 stored complaint records:
- 4 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 2 indicate fire
Complaints by year
What appears in the records
- check engine · 38 records
- engine light · 34 records
- light came · 17 records
- cruise control · 12 records
- stability control · 11 records
- lost power · 10 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 44 |
| 60–100k mi | 32 |
| 100–150k mi | 23 |
| 1–30k mi | 18 |
| 150–400k mi | 2 |
Complaint evidence
Latest stored owner-submitted records. Open a year for the full list.
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 · Unknown Or Other · Vehicle Speed Control
1 week after purchasing my 2017 kia sorento fe awd from rochester tom kadlec kia in august 2019, i went to use my cruise control and it wouldn't set. "cruise" came on, but could not be set to my speed. Issue happened around 1-2 times a week on 45 mile commute on highway. Later on about a month later, i set my cruise control and once set, the speed began to climb. Starting at 65, and going up to 70 before i had to…
ODI 11291425
Electronic Stability Control
My battery discharge light came on while driving within 5 minutes my car shut off while driving. I lost my power steering and brake system. The abs, traction control, door open lights, and several other warning lights came on all at the same time. I have replaced the alternator, the battery, and the fuse linkage. The light is still on and the car drives for a few minute then all the warning lights come on and the…
ODI 11269062
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes
Vehicle has been well taken care of and is in excellent shape. Only 52,000 miles when the abs light, traction control, and downhill assist light came on at the same time. Won't go off as many other owners have attested to in forums all over the internet. Came on when the vehicle was moving on the highway and then went off. Came back on the next day several times and now is stuck on.
ODI 11258840
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 · Unknown Or Other
Abs, tracksion control and hill crest lights want turn off...
ODI 11228729
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes
Left rear wheel speed sensor needs to be fixed. Apparently many others have same issue but there is no recall on my vin number. Abs warning on, downhill warning and traction control warning light on
ODI 11219723
Electronic Stability Control · Suspension
Brought my vehicle back to dealership for kia recall sc148. Tech applied silicone, a 'suggestion' in recall. If problem persists, which it did in our case, rear wheel hubs need replacing. When brought in originally for recall, vehicle had 84,972 miles. Stability control warning lights on dash stay lit. Car is now over 100k miles and dealership says it is out of warranty. Repair will cost us $982 now. No one from kia…
ODI 11217752