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Kia Sorento electronic stability control (esc) problems by year

151 NHTSA owner complaints name the electronic stability control (esc) across 14 Sorento model years. The most reported year is 2008 with 44 reports.

YearElectronic Stability Control (esc) reportsShare
2017 Sorento41%
2016 Sorento91%
2015 Sorento81%
2014 Sorento111%
2013 Sorento81%
2012 Sorento111%
2011 Sorento232%
2009 Sorento815%
2008 Sorento4420%
2007 Sorento1812%
2006 Sorento31%
2005 Sorento10%
2004 Sorento21%
2003 Sorento10%

Share is the fraction of that year’s complaints naming the electronic stability control (esc). Raw counts are not adjusted for sales volume — years that sold more units naturally accumulate more reports.