2007 Kia Sorento: engine stalls while driving

5 of the 154 complaints about the 2007 Kia Sorento describe engine stalls while driving.

owner complaints: 5
of this car's complaints: 3%
typical mileage: 75,835
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 6 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Engine stalls while driving by model year

2025
4
2024
2
2023
8
2022
12
2021
27
2020
6
2019
23
2018
22
2017
84
2016
105
2015
71
2014
69
2013
131
2012
130
2011
100
2010
1
2009
4
2008
6
2007
5
2006
24
2005
12
2004
14
2003
20

What owners say

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 Nov 16, 2016 · Electrical · 100,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 kia sorento. While driving various speeds, the vehicle stalled and several warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the alternator failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken back to the independent mechanic where it was confirmed that the alternator failed again and would need to be replaced. The vehicle was once again repaired, but the failure persisted approximately a month later. The contact stated that the alternator was replaced a total of eight times since april of 2016. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000. . ..updated 12/12/16

Filed Jan 14, 2013 · Driver assistance, Engine · 75,835 miles · FL

The ESC light turns on car stalls, stops. Mechanic diagnosis shows nothing wrong with car. Car constantly stalls, or starts to begin stalling and lights on after 10 or minutes of driving. Mechanic cant find problem. This has happen since I purchase car at drive time 10-31-12. Many people have same problem not fixed class action suit is considered buy all. Please help asap. This problem should be a recall situation. This problem can cause a death while driving the vehicle!!!. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed May 10, 2010 · Transmission · 58,000 miles · SC

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 kia sorrento. While driving at speeds of 35 MPH, the vehicle abnormally began jerking violently and stalled. The vehicle was towed to the dealer yet the dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was left in the dealer's possession where the contact was awaiting further diagnostic testing. The current and failure mileages were 58,000.

Filed Jan 4, 2008 · Acceleration · 1,050 miles · LA

I bought my 2007 kia sorento in october 2007, and I have had it into the shop more times then I can count for a violent jerking, stuttering, stalling. Each time I take it in the service department drives it and tells me they can't find anything wrong with it. I had it in a couple of weeks ago and they adjusted the air intake valve which helped but did not solve the problem. If they can't fix it soon it will be pushed off a cliff....