2009 Kia Sorento Electronic stability control Problems

“Esc off sensor and check engine light comes on when starting vehicle or when in motion/driving. Esc off illuminates followed by complete loss of acceleration. While driving at 30 MPH to 70 MPH light appears and quickly looses lack of throttle acceleration powr. I've had this happen (10 plus times) since I bought this vehicle in 2012 pre-owned from Kia dealership in cape coral,fl. Tonight 5/12/15 I was heading on highway and stopped 3 times every 2 to 4 miles (lost power) in the middle of traffic.. …”

“I was driving along a state highway when my car suddenly lost power. Esc off lite up on the dash as did an anti lock brake light. I was able to coast to a safe place on the side of the road. I shut the car off and tried to restart it twice with no return of the power. The engine would run but did not respond to the accelerator. I shut the car off and called for a tow. When they arrived 45 mins later he started the car and it worked fine except the engine light was on. I was then able to drive the car home. …”

“When merging onto the interstate (increasing speed from 25mph and up) vehicle suddenly stops and doesn't allow me to accelerate and the ESC off illuminates on the dash as well as the check engine light. In order to operate the vehicle I have to move off of the hwy into the emergency lane, put on my flashers, turn off the vehicle, restart the vehicle, and press the ESC off button. The vehicle then starts and I slowly merge back onto the hwy cautious not to accelerate too quickly as the entire process would occur again. …”

“Almost a year ago, I was driving on the turnpike with a posted 65 MPH when my check engine light goes on and the ESC off light lights up on the dash. I started losing acceleration and couldn't go above 40 MPH. I immediately pulled over and contacted the garage. They told me to turn the car off and restart it. The ESC off light went out and I was able to accelerate normally but, the check engine light stayed on for 2 more days. Everything was fine until 8 months later when my check engine light and ESC off light lit up again and I couldn't accelerate past 40 MPH. …”

“Shortly after buying SUV in 2009 we experienced querky stuff like doors relocking, dome light s coming on, back hatch unlocking all this happening on their own!! I kept telling the dealership at oil changes! They kept ignoring it all! Nov 1, 2009 Kia electric system service bulletin #282603 (ts b-044) issued. September the check engine and ESC off lights started coming on together, SUV immediately decends to 15-20 MPH! You can't give it gas, only rpms rise high! Gas is eaten up! Coast to side, sit a few to 20 minutes. Maybe both or ESC off light(s) go out and you proceed. …”