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Vehicle speed controlPart report

2017 Kia Sorento Vehicle speed control Problems

Complaints
21about this part
Share
3%of 808 total for the year
Median mileage
13,500miles
Trend
RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 21 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2017 Kia Sorento, 3% of the 808 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 13,500 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“After using cruise control for approx. 4 hours, the computer in our car suddenly shut off the cruise control on its own and the parking break light illuminated on our dash panel. Brake however was not engaged. Another amber colored warning light was illuminated but I can't recall what it said. We pulled over, turned car off and when we started it back up, the brake light was no longer on and we were able to resume using cruise control. …”

NHTSA complaint #11114948, filed 2018-07, 42,600 miles

“As I am driving over 40 MPH, the vehicle will lose all power and caution lights illuminate on the dash, radio turns off, power steering goes out, car decreases speed. The car immediately turns back on, but there is no acceleration to the vehicle. This has happened 3 times in the last 5 days and it happed 3 times today march 12, 2019. All incidents were on city streets, while going straight at speeds 40 MPH or more. The last time, was while I was making a right turn getting on the freeway. …”

NHTSA complaint #11186630, filed 2019-03, 25,000 miles

“On four different ocasions this vehicle completely died each time while going different speeds. One of these times I was in high speed traffic on an expressway, almost causing a wreck. The first time it died I was on a road going about 40 miles per hour, the second time the check engine light came on and it started making a surging sound. The third time I was in high speed traffic going 65 and it completely died, the fourth time I had just started driving and was going about 15 MPH when it died.”

NHTSA complaint #11062773, filed 2018-01, 12,000 miles

“I own a 2017 Kia Sorento with 45,000 miles on it. I have taken my car in several times due to the check engine light coming on and engine noises. We were sent home every time and told our car was good to go. I was driving on the freeway when my car suddenly lost power and went limp, almost causing an accident. We are now being told we need a new engine due to sludge. They are stating it was caused by lack of maintenance and refusing to honor the warranty. We get regular oil changes and the last being by the dealership themselves just weeks prior. …”

NHTSA complaint #11366774, filed 2020-10, 45,000 miles

“1 week after purchasing my 2017 Kia Sorento fe awd from rochester tom kadlec Kia in august 2019, I went to use my cruise control and it wouldn't set. Cruise came on, but could not be set to my speed. Issue happened around 1-2 times a week on 45 mile commute on highway. Later on about a month later, I set my cruise control and once set, the speed began to climb. Starting at 65, and going up to 70 before I had to use my brakes to turn cruise control off as the buttons didn't work. On dec 16th, my car showed a check engine light then stalled after putting it into drive from reverse. …”

NHTSA complaint #11291425, filed 2019-12, 62,334 miles

Vehicle speed control: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202579%
2023119%
2022168%
2021135%
202054%
2019143%
201883%
2017213%
2016625%
2015223%
2014313%
2013253%
2012293%
2011634%
2009611%
20082813%
2007106%
200683%
200562%
200473%
200383%

Other parts of the 2017 Kia Sorento

Engine
387 complaints
Exterior lighting
125 complaints
Other or unknown
110 complaints
Electrical system
97 complaints
Steering
97 complaints
Fuel system
49 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
37 complaints
Engine cooling
27 complaints
Brakes
23 complaints
Body and structure
17 complaints
Air bags
14 complaints
Forward collision avoidance
12 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2017 Kia Sorento

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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