Engine Stall problems of the 2011 Kia Motor Sorento

Six problems related to engine stall have been reported for the 2011 Kia Motor Sorento. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2011 Kia Motor Sorento based on all problems reported for the 2011 Sorento.

1 Engine Stall problem

Failure Date: 10/15/2020

I was headed to work a 10 min route for me about 3 miles in traveling at approx 55 mph engine stalled out had to pull over and restart the car. This happen twice in a week span.

2 Engine Stall problem

Failure Date: 07/26/2018

I am having issues with engine stall or wont start then oil is going somewhere and no clue where. I thought I had a great vehicle when I bought it didnt know there was any issues with it. But I am afraid to even drive it that something would happen while I am out with the grandbaby an family.

3 Engine Stall problem

Failure Date: 06/23/2017

The contact owns a 2011 kia Sorento. While driving 60 mph, the engine stalled and the check engine indicator illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an unknown location. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 166,045.

4 Engine Stall problem

Failure Date: 03/24/2017

The contact owns a 2011 kia Sorento. While driving 55 mph, the engine stalled and the warning indicator illuminated. The contact pulled the vehicle over to the side of the road. The vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 96,000.

5 Engine Stall problem

Failure Date: 06/15/2015

The contact owns a 2011 kia Sorento. While driving at 20 mph, the engine stalled. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000.

6 Engine Stall problem

Failure Date: 11/03/2010

The contact owns a 2011 kia sorrento. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 mph, the engine stalled without warning. Upon restarting, the vehicle resumed normal operation. The failure occurred numerous times. In addition, the push start ignition failed to operate on four separate occasions. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer three times for both defects. The dealer was unable to locate the problem. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 900.




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