2011 Kia Sorento: pulls to one side

Filed Jul 20, 2020 · Brakes, Transmission · 155,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 kia sorento. The contact stated that while driving at 65 MPH, the vehicle jerked and pulled to the left and right occasionally. Additionally, the vehicle loss power with the ABS and emergency automatic braking warning lights illuminated. The contact also stated that the brake pedal failed to operate as designed. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed nor repaired. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer were made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 155,000.

Filed Jul 17, 2019 · Airbags, Lights · 159,000 miles · WA

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 kia sorento. The contact stated that the air bag indicator illuminated and remained lit. The contact also stated that the headlights operated intermittently and the steering wheel pulled to the right. There was no warning indicator illuminated. An appointment was scheduled with lee johnson kia (425‑827‑0521, located at 11845 ne 85th st, kirkland, wa 98033). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 159,000.

Filed Jul 5, 2019 · Steering, Suspension · 117,000 miles · NE

First issue began when car started pulling to right when going around corners on highway. Took to shop; paid for new brakes including pads, rotors, front calipers plus front driver side ball joint replaced. Ball joint rusted out so bad it crumbled to pieces when tire was taken off. Not out of shop for even a full day when the car started pulling again. This time it was a hard pull to the right while going straight on highway and in town. This time the pull was so strong the car went off road. This time it felt like steering went out completely. So back to shop to find out that the front passenger side ball joint was also shot and needed replaced. Car been out of shop barely 2 wks; now front end is making a hard clunky noise when turning and going over just the slightest bumps. The car feels like you are driving over boulders and sounds like the whole front end is about to fall apart. So back to the shop for third time in less than one month. Read multiple complaints online regarding these same issues? Im pretty sure I'll be paying for struts, shocks and/or complete repair of front end suspension after already putting $800 in to it. How has this car not been recalled for such issues?

Filed Aug 19, 2014 · Brakes, Electrical · 119,000 miles · WV

After sitting overnight or all day, when backing up then going forward the car acts like the ABS is sticking and wont move forward, pulls to the left. You have put car in park, turn it off, then turn back on for it to stop.

Filed Dec 22, 2012 · Steering, Suspension · 22,531 miles · WA

Bought car on 4-12-12 had 22531 miles on it. From time of purchase it would pull to the right severely. We had kia dealership check out steering problem. They couldn't find anything wrong. They charged us for an alignment and said car should stir fine. Alignment do nothing to fix steering problem,still pulls severely to the right at any speed.

Filed Nov 2, 2012 · Electrical, Suspension · 22,000 miles · PA

This is my wife's vehicle, but given the issue she is afraid to drive it..... Driving up hill with my foot on the gas pedal at 50 MPH. My vehicle lost power ( as if I slammed on the brake ) my body went forward and was stopped by the seatbelt. My head whipped downward. Then the vehicle surged forward. My head and body slapped back into the seat. It was so abrupt and violently. It will scare you to death. This has happened to many times over the last year to count. I have tried to document the events in a journal because the dealer has been able to duplicate it only once. Some days it can happen up to 3 times a day for weeks on end. Some times I can duplicate it driving up hill and sometimes nothing. The worst times are when merging into traffic or when someone is following to close behind me. My fear is that I will hurt another motorist or a passenger in my vehicle. A term called " limp mode " has been said to me. Where the transmission shifts to a hi gear to protect it from damage. My vehicle still does this at least once every other day. I have been to the dealer 14 times. The tranny was replaced a year ago and a backfire code was found recently. A computer software update that didn't help was the last thing done in over a year, unless you count paying for rental vehicles doing something. There is also a suspension/steering issue. A hard pulling left/right and bump steer. The vehicle will pull the steering wheel out of your hand in turns and veers as it hits bumps.

Filed Mar 24, 2012 · Electrical, Engine · 1,200 miles · KY

My 2011 kia sorento downshifts while at a high rate of speed. It also gets stuck and while the rpms are racing, it will not shift up. The bluetooth does not work properly and am only able to make a call 30% of the time. Backup cameras and sensors are intermittent. Window will not work. Back drivers side door fell off hinges while I was driving with my child in the backseat. My passenger side seat overheated and would not turn off. Causing my car to fill with smoke on the expressway. Many issues with this lemon! Shifter will not go from drive into park leaving me stranded in my car. Vehicle has no power....poor engine. Paint and chrome of handles are coming off. Pulls to the left and ESC light comes on all the time.

Filed Mar 4, 2012 · Steering · 412,011 miles · IN

Vehicle has a constant pull to right,even after alignment.ruined a set of michelin radials in 6k miles. Also, related or not, vehicle has a very hard ride for it's type-have experienced rear wheel hop when exiting highway.

Filed Jan 27, 2012 · Suspension · 2,700 miles · AZ

I bought my 2011 sorento sx awd 2 months ago and have had nothing but problems with it. The dealer has aligned the car 3 times for pulling to the right, it still does it. My biggest issue is the vibration and groan sound I get when driving at 57mph. The sound is a resonating and annoying sound which goes up and down and seems to subside after 60mph and get bad again at 80mph. The dealer has balanced the new tires 3 times, swapped the drive line with another sorento and it didn't improve it at all. They placed a new drive line and it made it worse. I have opened a trouble ticket and a case number with kia customer support but they have said the issue is an inherent characteristic of this vehicle. Not acceptable by me. Kia corp needs to find a solution for this issue. I am wondering if anyone else has had a similar issue and have a fix for it.

Filed Aug 22, 2011 · Steering · 1,000 miles · FL

2011 kia sorento sx steering constantly wanders you the right, no repair. Wanders off road if I don't catch it wandering.

Filed Aug 7, 2011 · Transmission · 24,000 miles · TX

Transmission broken for 4th time. Vehicle towed for 4th time. One new transmission installed in nov 2010. On 04 aug 2011, while at bank, multiple warning lights came on and vehicle, with my spouse, a us naval veteran and (disabled), when she could not put vehicle in park, neutral, or reverse. As she sat crying for the 4th time the vehicle has let her down, she got the attention of 2 women whom came over and noted the problems and took photos for when the dealership "crown kia" in tyler texas says "we cant duplicate your concern." we are now writing our second demand letter and will take kia to circuit court to get our money back and get away from this dangerous vehicle that has left my wife stranded for the 4th and last time due to gross neglegence and violation of the magnusson moss waranty act and the state of texas lemon laws. The cruise control has broken 3 times and is still broken. The vehicle has pulled to the right since purchase. The kia sorento has left my spouse stranded on multiple occasions including an out of state trip to ft. Bragg nc while attempting to visit active duty son home from iraq. And the icing for all potential/future kia owners, this is our 7th kia. Yes, this is how kia rewards customer loyalty.

Filed Jul 5, 2011 · Steering · 3,800 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 kia sorento. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH the vehicle would pull to the left. The dealer readjusted the steering wheel; however, the vehicle became very sensitive when the steering wheel was moved. After the vehicle was repaired when the steering wheel was moved slightly it had too much movement in it. The contact stated the vehicle was not stable and it was unsafe to drive. The failure mileage was 3,800.