Major Problems with 2009 Kia Sorento Derived from Complaints & Recalls

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Worst 3 complaints of 2009 Kia Sorento

2009 Kia Sorento AIR BAGS Victims: 1 Mileage: 77935 miles

2009 Kia Sorento AIR BAGS Victims: 1 Mileage: 92000 miles

2009 Kia Sorento AIR BAGS Victims: 1 Mileage: 96000 miles

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Problems with AIR BAGS, ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL and POWER TRAIN are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Kia Sorento owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
AIR BAGS tl*the contact owns a 2009 kia sorento. the contact stated that the air bag light illuminated when someone was seated...	13 ~ 48402 miles
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL when merging onto the interstate (increasing speed from 25mph and up) vehicle suddenly stops and doesn't allow me to accelerate...	8 ~ 65901 miles
POWER TRAIN while decending a mountian pass in colorado with the vehicle in 4wd-low range and the shift selector in the sport...	6 ~ 16751 miles
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS since january 2009 we have been fighting with kia motors because my passenger airbag light will not activate when someone...	5 ~ 5553 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL i suddenly lost power or control to the gas. i coasted the car to my work a few miles away...	4 ~ 68747 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM kia sorento doors locks do not work from interior switch or key remote control the dealer just change a fuse...	4 ~ 45844 miles
SEATS we have been having a problem with the occupant classification system on our 2008 kia sorento. the system is deactivated...	3 ~ 44329 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER 2 weeks ago my dashboard lit up with all lights while driving brakes airbag tire pressure engine swirve control down...	2 ~ 162823 miles
ENGINE tl* the contact owns a 2009 kia sorento. while driving approximately 67 mph the check engine light illuminated and the...	2 ~ 91500 miles
SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE > FRONTAL > AIR BAGS 2009 kia sorento. consumer states vehicle does not protect the front passenger if the weight is less than 120 pounds.	2 ~ 1000 miles
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN 2011 kia sorento rental vehicle from national rental. cruising at 65 mph and car began to violently jerk causing partial...	2 ~ 2631 miles
SERVICE BRAKES tl* the contact owns a 2009 kia sorento. while the vehicle was idling at a traffic light the brakes disengaged...	1
ACCELERATOR PEDAL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL tl* the contact owns a 2009 kia sorento. while driving approximately 67 mph the check engine light illuminated and the...	1 ~ 42000 miles
TIRES driving on nys thruway at 65 mph. sidewall blew out. no punctures good tread and pressure. my 3 year odl	1
SIDEWALL > TIRES driving on nys thruway at 65 mph. sidewall blew out. no punctures good tread and pressure. my 3 year odl	1
SOLENOID > STARTER ASSEMBLY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM upon starting the 2009 kia sorrento one day i shifted to reverse and noticed a violent jerk with a loud...	1 ~ 46000 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC experiencing vibration in brakes caused by warped rotors. this is not covered under warranty because dealer said brakes were used...	1 ~ 21000 miles
STRUCTURE 2011 kia sorento chrome bezel on instrument panel reflects sun light and street lights intense enough to cause temp blinding	1 ~ 600 miles
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 2011 kia sorento chrome bezel on instrument panel reflects sun light and street lights intense enough to cause temp blinding	1 ~ 600 miles
MANUAL TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN i have 2 complaints. 1) i have complained about the front passenger air bag not coming on when an adult...	1 ~ 1200 miles

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