2006 Kia Sorento Electronic stability control Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 1%of 242 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 118,801miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2006 Kia Sorento, 1% of the 242 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 118,801 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Driving in winter weather conditions, had vehicle in cruise control on interstate going about 40 MPH, not 45 MPH, cars ahead were braking due to gusty winds and decreased visibility (blowing snow). Proceeded to brake to slow down, while in cruise control mode, brakes did not work as they normally due and vehicle hit a side rail on the driver's side, causing loss of control of vehicle momentarily. Vehicle was able to momentarily get back onto interstate road before going into a ditch on other side-opposite of guard rail, of the road. …”
NHTSA complaint #10561206, filed 2014-01, 118,801 milesElectronic stability control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 4 | 1% |
| 2016 | 9 | 1% |
| 2015 | 8 | 1% |
| 2014 | 11 | 1% |
| 2013 | 8 | 1% |
| 2012 | 11 | 1% |
| 2011 | 23 | 2% |
| 2009 | 8 | 15% |
| 2008 | 44 | 20% |
| 2007 | 18 | 12% |
| 2006 | 3 | 1% |
| 2005 | 1 | 0% |
| 2004 | 2 | 1% |
| 2003 | 1 | 0% |
Other parts of the 2006 Kia Sorento
67 complaintsExterior lighting
56 complaintsElectrical system
53 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
35 complaintsSteering
33 complaintsBrakes
26 complaintsAir bags
19 complaintsEngine cooling
19 complaintsFuel system
12 complaintsSuspension
10 complaintsOther or unknown
9 complaintsVehicle speed control
8 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 Kia Sorento
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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