2011 Kia Sorento cruise control problems
Owners reported cruise control problems in 64 complaints for the 2011 Kia Sorento, 3% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 64 3% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 27,000 miles 46 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 8 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 7 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When cruise control problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 18 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 9 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 7 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 1 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 4 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 4 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 46 cruise control complaints that report mileage, the median is about 27,000 miles, and 74% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 8 crashes, 1 fire, 7 injuries.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 kia sorento. The contact stated that while depressing the brakes and reversing from a residential driveway at approximately 5 MPH, the vehicle suddenly accelerated into a busy street without warning. The vehicle abnormally accelerated to approximately 70 MPH and came to a stop after crashing into another vehicle. The police were contacted and a report was filed. The driver sustained minor injuries to various parts of her body and later was transported to the hospital.
The contact owns a 2011 Kia Sorento. The contact stated that upon depression of the accelerator pedal, the accelerator pedal became stuck, causing the vehicle to unintendedly accelerate. There was no warning light illuminated. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle stalled while driving at various speeds. The contact was able to restart the vehicle and the vehicle operated as intended. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the contact was informed that there were no open recalls on the vehicle.
Other problems reported for the 2011 Kia Sorento
- Engine 322 complaints
- Body & structure 269 complaints
- Electrical system 247 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 227 complaints
- Air bags 183 complaints
- Brakes 135 complaints
- Lighting 105 complaints
- Suspension 56 complaints