P0638 on KIA SORENTO
What P0638 Means on Your KIA SORENTO
Real KIA SORENTO Owner Reports (Source: NHTSA Complaints Database)
"2008 kia sorento start-up stalling temperamentally for three weeks. on 9/11/2012 the check engine light and esc off light appeared, followed with a "putting" engine and limp mode. the car would not accelerate when foot applied to gas pedal."
"I keep getting error codes and check engine ligh i check with obd2 meter 3 different codes come up 3 times each. p0638, p2106, and and p2110. i clear them check engine light goes off and then randomly it happens again i'm not sure if this is a safety issue but i just want to be sure."
"We bought the vehicle new from kia dealer with 8000 mile in march 2013 and we did all the maintenance as prescribed . v6 3.6l 4x4 after 14 months while driving approximately at 20 - 25 mph, the vehicle suddenly would not accelerate."
Data from NHTSA Vehicle Complaints Database. All reports are filed by vehicle owners directly with the U.S. Department of Transportation.
Common Causes of P0638 on KIA SORENTO
Percentages based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.
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What To Do Next
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