2007 Kia Sorento: check engine light

Filed Oct 25, 2020 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 92,500 miles · TN

I was driving on the highway when my steering wheel became really stiff like I lost power steering. I looked at my dash and had a check engine light, oil light, ABS light, and ESC off light illuminated. I pressed the gas to try to switch lanes as I was in the far left lane and needed to reach the shoulder to figure out what was going on, and the car would not accelerate. I turned my flashers on and was luckily able to make it to the shoulder without causing an accident. When I was on the shoulder I turned the key off and then back on. The check engine light and oil light went away, but the ABS light and the ESC light remained on. I started to drive back towards my house and felt the car idling roughly when at a stop. At home my husband disconnected the battery for a few minutes which solved the rough idling issue but the ABS and ESC lights are still on. I am now scared to drive my daughter to school and have the car shift off again. I have read similar reviews about this vehicle. Something needs to be done by kia to solve this. They recalled some vehicles for this issue but mine is not listed and clearly needs to be!

Filed May 30, 2018 · Driver assistance, Engine · 134,000 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 kia sorento. While driving at unknown speeds, the vehicle decelerated and stalled. Also, the check engine and electronic stability control indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who informed the contact that the spark plugs needed to be replaced. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 134,000.

Filed Aug 30, 2017 · Acceleration, Driver assistance · 139,000 miles · CO

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 kia sorento. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the ESC and the check engine warning lights illuminated and the massage "limp home" would display before the vehicle's speed would suddenly reduce to approximately 15 MPH. The contact indicated that the failure had occurred on several occasions. The cause of the failure was not determined. The local dealer grand kia of denver co. And the manufacturer were notified of the failure but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 139,000.

Filed Nov 27, 2015 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 125,000 miles · VA

I own a 2007 kia sorento. Recently, my check engine and ESC off lights became illuminated on my dashboard. I noticed that my brake lights were not illuminating when I pressed the brake pedal. After looking up my car make and model on the federal safety agency website, I noticed there was a recall for my model year sorento for the exact same problems (the federal safety agency campaign number 13v114000/kia service campaign sc098). I took the carto my local kia dealership and they told me I was not eligible for the recall as my VIN was not included. As such, I have to drive around without functional brake lamps until I get this problem resolved--increasing my chances of being rear-ended. I travel constantly for work so I do not have the luxury of not driving. This needs to be investigated and resolved.

Filed Sep 10, 2014 · Acceleration, Driver assistance · 47,760 miles · CO

I own a 2007 kia sorento lx with 47,760 miles on it currently (today's date 09/10/2014). The first symptoms happened a few months ago where my car would hesitate upon acceleration and/or I would be traveling between 30-45 MPH and the car would begin bucking/jerking for a few seconds. This was very intermittent and random. If I took my foot off the gas pedal, then reapplied the gas the car would be fine. Then that symptom went away and I gained a new symptom. I was driving approximately 30 MPH, when all of the sudden my ecs off light and check engine light came on simultaneously, and I instantly lost power/acceleration. It appears that when this happens the car goes into "limp home" mode? It has happened twice to me in the past 3 days. This is very dangerous because the loss of power/acceleration is instant, it happens without warning, and it does not matter how fast you are going. This could cause loss of life if it happens on a highway at a high rate of speed. All of these symptoms began to appear right after I had the recalls done on my vehicle (I.e. Brake switch and ECM upgrade). My car was fine before I had the recalls done.

Filed Sep 4, 2014 · Driver assistance, Lights · 130,000 miles · OH

Beginning in early august 2014, the ESC and check engine light would illuminate while driving down the road. The vehicle accelerator stops working and the vehicle goes into limp mode. We are unable to get more than 40 MPH out of it and on several occasions, nearly caused an accident when other vehicles would come up from behind very suddenly. We were fortunate that we were in an area where we could get off the road quickly. Once we have come to a stop, if we turn the engine off and restart, the lights reset themselves and the vehicle functions normally until the next time it happens. The first time it happened was shortly after we bought the car new and the kia dealership replaced a brake light switch under recall #09v130000. This helped until recently. We took the vehicle to the dealership and they replaced a throttle position sensor at the cost of $395.00. It helped for two weeks and the problem returned exactly the same. This time the dealer informed us that it was the accelerator pedal assy - engine control system at the tune of $250.00 all these items are part of the ESC system and cause the vehicle to go to limp mode. I'm concerned that there may be other sub-assemblies associated with it and every time one goes bad, we'll end up in limp mode and/or a hood ornament on a kenworth. This is ridiculous and needs to be addressed by kia at no cost to consumers.

Filed Aug 29, 2014 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 98,432 miles · CO

Esc and check engine light illuminated. Took vehicle to dealer for repairs. Dealer service dept stated that brake light switch was at fault, but that it had been previously replaced in mar 2010 under a recall campaign. After replacing switch this time, dealer service adviser stated that switch appeared to be original, but that I would still have to pay for parts and labor ($129.86). I paid but protested. I have serious doubts that brake light switch was replaced in mar 2010 as dealer stated, since the recently replaced switch appeared to be original equipment. Subsequently, I feel as though I should not have to pay for the most recent (aug 2014) repair, especially if switch had not been replaced under recall campaign previously. I suspect that dealer either falsified the mar 2010 repair, and/or replaced recalled switch with identical replacement (which is prone to failure). What good is a recall if original defect was simply reinstalled? I do have possession of defective switch replaced in aug 2014. Not only do I want my money returned to me, but I would like some assurance that the problem is now remedied with a reliable switch. Please respond.

Filed Jul 4, 2014 · Engine, Fuel system · 132,000 miles · FL

The car makes a bad ticking noise mostly when start up and it gets so bad that sounds like my engine head wants to blow. And everytime I start the car the biggest cloud of smoke comes out the exhaust can cover an entire parking lot with smoke its very embarrassing. There's an electrical problem with the windows and the switches. Sometimes it works sometimes it doesn't. I think my car also missing rear suspension shock absorbers. My oil levels get so low that the check engine light and oil sensor light don't even come on to warm me. I mean my car looks new but has internal defective problems. I read online an entire article about the kia sorentos that kia sold were defective. I do not want to be next in a serious accident. Would like my money back! Http://www.topclassactions.com/lawsuit-settlements/lawsuit-news/3292-kia-sorento-engine-defect-class-action-lawsuit/ the kia sorento is prone to catastrophic engine failure, according to a class action lawsuit filed in new jersey. Plaintiffs allege in the kia sorento class action lawsuit that kia motors knowingly concealed that its 2002-2009 sorento crossovers were manufactured with a defective engine part called the crank sprocket. This alleged engine defect leads to a catastrophic chain of events that starts with severe heat buildup, the release of debris, and then leads to loss of steering control, engine failure and the potential for a hazardous accident, according to the class action lawsuit.

Filed Oct 18, 2012 · Lights · 94,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 kia sorento. The contact stated that while driving 10 MPH, the electronic stability control and the check engine warning lights illuminated as the vehicle decelerated tremendously. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and stated that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number: 09v130000 (exterior lighting:brake lights:switch). The failure mileage was 94,000.

Filed Apr 24, 2012 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 121,000 miles · NC

Sunday morning, I was driving my vehicle at a speed of less than 45 MPH. The "check engine" light and "ESC off" light came on simultaneously. At the same time, my vehicle lost power and would not change out of 2nd gear. I pulled into a nearby parking lot, turned off the vehicle, and waited for one minute. I restarted the vehicle and it cranked just fine. I pulled out of the parking lot and went no more than 30 yards when the lights came back on and my vehicle lost power completely - no response when pressing the gas pedal. I coasted into a loading area where I was forced to call aaa to have my vehicle towed to the nearest car repair center. I communicated with them throughout the day monday, and the end result was this: my vehicle was taken to the charlotte kia dealership and a test was done to read and determine the error. The diagnosis was a faulty "transfer case decoder motor", something I had never even heard of. The repair is going to cost approximately $1,000 because of associated diagnostic tests and the part itself costing $570. According to what I read on the internet, there is a "service" for this component that is to be done around 45,000 miles. My vehicle has been to the same kia dealer numerous times and this component has never been addressed. Not once was the "service" mentioned to me by the service team. This is a serious issue that could result in injury or death if it occurred on an interstate or in an intersection. Thankfully, I was in a safe area and no one was at risk of accident or injury. This problem is widespread among kia vehicles - the service manager at aaa stated he has a 2007 kia sedan in there right now with the same problem. I feel kia is at fault and negligent for this malfunction.

Filed Oct 15, 2011 · Acceleration, Engine · 15,500 miles · MD

At highway speeds, vehicle check engine light comes on and the power from accelerator greatly reduces. Appears to go into 1st gear, and vehicle only able to drive at 5mph. Stopped car on shoulder, turned engine off and parked. Restarted vehicle with no power or transmission problems; check engine light remained on. After 5 minutes of driving, repeat in activities. Occurred 5 times within 20 mile drive. Very unsafe to have occur on highway.

Filed Oct 11, 2011 · Acceleration, Brakes · 70,436 miles · FL

Tl* 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.