2008 Kia Sorento electronic stability control (esc) problems
44 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electronic stability control (esc) on the 2008 Kia Sorento — 20% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I was readind down bearess ave in tampa fla ias I was riding my truck went into flames as soon as I left my home at the time not even a half miles the hilss county sheriff did let the hood up attempted to put the fire out the fire department my insurance did cover cause I ihad pip the tow truck…”
filed Sep 22, 2020
“I was in an auto accident 8/18/17 tossed back and forth like a rag doll my air bag didn't deploy on impact until the 4th time and I was knock out unconscious. Don't recall my seat belt worked I recall being tossed back and forth back and forth and took my last breath. This is my 3 time doing this…”
filed Jun 25, 2020
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Electronic Stability Control (esc) problems in other Sorento years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Sorento | 4 | 1% |
| 2016 Sorento | 9 | 1% |
| 2015 Sorento | 8 | 1% |
| 2014 Sorento | 11 | 1% |
| 2013 Sorento | 8 | 1% |
| 2012 Sorento | 11 | 1% |
| 2011 Sorento | 23 | 2% |
| 2009 Sorento | 8 | 15% |
| 2007 Sorento | 18 | 12% |
| 2006 Sorento | 3 | 1% |
| 2005 Sorento | 1 | 0% |
| 2004 Sorento | 2 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2008 Kia Sorento
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.