2008 Kia Sorento: check engine light

Filed Aug 4, 2020 · Acceleration, Electrical · 140,000 miles · TX

When it's humid outside or there is any kind of moisture in the air my check engine light comes on along with the ESC light. The car seems bogged down and wont go above 2000 RPM. It takes 15 minutes just to get the car up to 50 MPH and thats with the gas peddle pushed all the way to the floor. It does it mainly when I'm driving on the highway which is scary. It looses most of its acceleration power

Filed Aug 4, 2020 · 163,500 miles · TX

My vehicle was experiencing several issues causing the check engine light to turn on. I took the vehicle for recall repair today and all trouble codes and issues resolved themselves. I believe the electrical issues also caused failure of the air conditioner compressor that has been replaced twice and immediately burned up. These issues have cost $500+ to attempt to repair and I believe kia should be responsible due to faulty wiring. Kia denies the issue is related, however, resolution of many issues upon recall repair tell me they are wrong.

Filed May 26, 2020 · Brakes, Electrical · 66,000 miles · WI

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 kia sorento. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 20v088000 (electrical system, service brakes, hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and informed the contact that the remedy was not available. The contact stated that the check engine warning light illuminated intermittently on several occasions. The approximate failure mileage was 66,000. Vin tool confirms parts not available.

Filed Feb 25, 2019 · Airbags, Lights · MA

My check engine goes on and off whenever. Passenger airbag light grout it to autozone for check and it stated sensors. My shop says they fix it and it continues I have had the car for almost 2 years now

Filed Sep 12, 2018 · Airbags, Engine · 128,000 miles · OR

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 kia sorento. While driving 25 MPH, the vehicle shook and stalled. Additionally, there was an abnormal thumping noise and the check engine, air bag, and electronic control indicators illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who stated that the automatic control sensor, rear sensor bearing, and rear line driveshaft needed to be replaced. The local dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 128,000.

Filed Dec 12, 2017 · Engine · 31,970 miles · KS

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 kia sorento. While driving various speeds, the check engine indicator illuminated on the instrument panel and the vehicle went into limp mode. The contact drove the vehicle to shawnee mission kia (7591 shawnee mission, ks 66202), but they could not repair the failure. The contact experienced the same failure six years ago. The manufacturer was contacted and was unable to assist. The failure mileage was 31,970. The VIN was unavailable.

Filed Jul 28, 2017 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 40,000 miles · TX

Exiting a strip center to cross 2 lanes of traffic and make a left to merge into traffic, I accelerated in a safe gap only to find my vehicle had almost no acceleration. I was nearly in a side impact collision if not for the excellent awareness and reaction of the others on the road. I pulled immediately into a parking lot to try to find out what had happen. At this time my check engine light and the ESC off light were on. They were not went I started the trip from my house about 1 mile away. I shut the car off and restarted and the ESC off light was no longer there, but the check engine was. The normal power had been restored back to my car. I drove to an auto parts shop and had them pull codes on the vehicle. It returned 2 codes: 1. P2138 (throttle/pedal position sensor/switch "d"/"e" voltage correlation, 2. P2106 (throttle actuator control system - forced limited power). I asked them to clear the codes and they did. My drive home triggered no lights. After a month the same issue happened and I cleared the codes once again. It now happens 6 months to year mostly when the temperature get really war (usually july). I got on the internet to research the issue and was amazed to find how many people were having the exact same issue. All were the same story of sudden and unexpected loss of power, both lights on, near accidents, fear for one's safety. Literally hundreds and hundreds. There were many posts of those that went to dealer or called kia with either exorbitant repair costs, lack of concern, and no knowledge of the issue. For most, the problem was never completely solved with dealer repairs and intermittently happens. This is a dangerous problem and people will die, or most likely already have. Too many people with the same problem not to have a recall for kia owners and their children's safety. Please help.

Filed Jun 23, 2017 · Engine · 95,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 kia sorento. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to tire discounters for an oil change. It was noticed that the check engine and oil indicators were illuminated. The contact stated that 200 miles later, the engine failed. The vehicle was taken to auto mall of dayton where it was noticed that the vehicle was properly maintained and the cause of the failure could not be determined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and did not assist. The failure mileage was 95,000.

Filed Jan 23, 2017 · Acceleration, Engine · 170,000 miles · TN

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 kia sorento. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 60 MPH, the vehicle decelerated independently to 30 MPH and failed to accelerate. The contact mentioned that the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer however, a technician reviewed the vehicle and diagnosed that the throttle actuator needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 170,000.

Filed Oct 26, 2016 · Driver assistance, Engine · 70,000 miles · CO

On two seperate occasions approximately 2 months apart on start up and initial drive the engine suddenly lost all power, the check engine light came on and the ESC off light came on. Pulled vehicle to curb, shut off engine, waited several minutes to one hour, restarted engine and had full power.. Check engine light remains on for several start ups then resets itself. This sudden loss of power at highway speeds could be devastating and potentially lead to fatalities.

Filed Sep 6, 2016 · Driver assistance, Engine · 119,000 miles · MO

Check engine and ESC light came on while driving down the interstate. Truck immediately loses power.

Filed Nov 9, 2015 · 70,000 miles · GA

I've owned this vehicle for less than a year and have observed several affected parts that present significant safety issues and substantial concerns to my overall welfare. Most alarming is the vehicle loses power during operation either in and inability to accelerate or the complete loss of power while merging or driving with the flow of traffic on the highways and intestates. The ESC and check engine lights comes on intermittently and remain on until engine is turned off. The dash panel lights flickers off/on when brake pedal is engaged. The back drivers brake light goes out sporadically. In the event that there is a need to cut the head lights or windshield wipers on while the car is in motion, there is a complete loss of power or acceleration and the car will slow to a complete stop in the midst of heavy traffic conditions. The passenger air bag light is consistently on. The cruise control function comes on while traveling on the highway without prompting and the panel keys are non responsive to off on commands. There is also a heavy shaking that occurs on the front end when traveling at speed of 55 MPH or greater.