2008 Kia Sorento: headlights failing or too dim

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.

Filed Nov 2, 2015 · Lights · 86,600 miles · AL

I have had to replace low beam headlight bulbs at least 3 times in the 3 years I have owned my car. Just had my right passenger side replaced again, was working immediately after being replaced, and now the next morning when I get in my car neither headlight works. I am a single mom on a fixed income and I cannot afford to keep replacing these bulbs at $20 each time.

Filed Nov 2, 2014 · Electrical, Lights · 48,000 miles · TX

For years now I have replaced lights on this vehicle. I have replaced headlights at least 15 times and brake lights about 20 times. On at least 5 occasions all lights burned out at once.. The fuses and relays have never been bad because when I replace the lights they work.something is wrong with the vehicle and I have known many other kia owners to have the same problem but the dealership says nothing is wrong. I can't afford another vehicle and this is a serious safety issue.

Filed Mar 3, 2011 · Driver assistance, Lights · 24,000 miles · GA

Esc off light comes on, sudden loss of acceleration, head lights constantly needing to be changed. Middle seat belt in back malfunctions by not unlocking at times.

Filed Aug 21, 2009 · Visibility · 7,300 miles · NC

I have a 2008 kia sorento. The low headlights make a circle in front of my car. The headlights illuminate the street and I can see the circumference. Beyond the light, it is pure darkness. Is there a recall on the headlight range?

Filed Mar 7, 2009 · Lights · PA

From the first day I purchased my vehicle, I've noticed a problem with the headlights visibility. When driving, the headlamps are not aimed or focused to see more than two car lengths in front of the vehicle. I went back to kia and had them check it out. They said the lights were adjusted as far up as the state allows. I contacted kia customer service and they claim they haven't had any complaints. The visibility with the headlights is terrible. The headlights are not adjusted high enough to see when night driving. You can only see two car lengths in front of you and if depending on the terrain of the road or if there is no other area lighting, I.e. Street lights, store lights or other commercial lighting, the area beyond two car lengths is completely black.. The visibility is horrible and unsafe. It's at the point, that we're afraid to drive the car at night.