10.0
really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 0 / 1
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 0 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 45,937 miles
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The contact owns a 2007 Kia Sorento. The contact was driving 35 mph when the vehicle began to shake abnormally with the illumination of the ESC and the check engine warning lights. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who inspected the vehicle and informed her that the brake switch and throttle position sensor would need replacing. The manufacturer was notified who stated there were no recalls for the vehicle and offered no further assistance. The failure mileage was 70,436.
- Tampa Bay, FL, USA
This is the second time in about two years I have had warped rotors on the front brakes on my Kia. This problem have could be dangerous for the inexperienced driver and or deadly for the inattentive driver. When applying brakes the front wheels wobble at speeds above 45 when apply brakes.
- Virginia Beach, VA, USA
Warp rotors on vehicle occurs every 3000 - 6000 miles of driving car. Consequence: Car wheels vibrate heavily when attempting to stop vehicle part were turned and then replaced and problem continues to recur.
- Belleville, IL, USA
I have taken this vehicle to the purchasing dealer 7 times for multiple issues including transmission or torque converter difficulty switching gears, the main wiring harness fell down into the dash, poor braking performance. The major issue has been the random, but daily ESC off light coming on and off. The dealer seems either unwilling or incapable of correcting this issue. I have filed a customer service request we Kia two weeks ago, randy ext 45295 Kia customer service assured me he would 'get back to me' in two business days. Today is the seventh business day and no reply. It's my opinion that the ESC issue, wiring harness, and poor braking are issues that should be address in via recall since Kia customer service and warranty commitment are meaning less to Kia corporation.
- Ashburn, VA, USA
- Napa, CA, USA