[HarryP19]

should of realised quicker and crashed into something at a low speed.

[Neo1130]

Originally Posted by Shelbeano ^-^ ↗

For most automatic cars (assuming that is what this was) The emergency brake would slow it down. Unfortunately, it would get rubbed down eventually, but that would take lots of driving with your e-brake on. Not only that, you can't get your key out of the ignition while the car is not in park in the newer models. My Hyundai doesn't even lock unless my keys are out of the ignition. It's sad, and most people are so shocked and scared, but you just have to remember when you're in this situation to switch it over to neutral and slowly press the brake.

You can still turn the engine off, but your key will be in the unlock position for the steering wheel so you still have steering. You just won't be able to go back that far. Yet another reason why I don't own, nor have I owned automatic vehicles.

[matty22]

Originally Posted by KainRavenix ↗

Actually guys, if you knew anything about cars, putting the car in park while it's reving like that would cause a blow out of your engine.
You're supposed to shift it into neutral, swiftly shut your car off with the key, turn on your emergency lights and push it off the road.
That shit would scare the fuck outta me though!
But seriously, neutral gear, shut off engine, push off road, call 911 or a towing service.

Actually, putting it in park wouldn't cause any damage to the engine at all. It will fuck up the gearbox but not the engine

[vulturedoors]

I've driven the new Sonatas (I work with rental cars) and this is surprising to me.

FYI, most new cars won't allow you to remove the ignition key while the car is not in Park. You CAN, however, turn the ignition OFF. You can also shift into Neutral while driving if you need to.

For anyone who is surprised by the quick acceleration of the car in this vid, lemme just say that the new Sonata is one zippy motherfucker. It's amazingly fast for a big sedan, and honestly I enjoy driving them in my job. Turn the ECO mode off for additional fun.

[somniferous]

Very true!! I had a 2009 Hyundai Azera do that twice and another 2009 Hyundai Azera do that once...very scary!! First time I didn't think EBrake I was so hard on the brake..Instant 120-140Kph acceleration in traffic(more powerful than Sonata at 260 plus HP). Second time I calmly pulled EBrake and Brake, moved to slower lane and put the car in Neutral where it slowed...this proves I was not crazy. I'm glad theyr OK.

[graved]

shift to neutral then hit the brakes silly

[seanalbion20]

IF YOU DON'T DRIVE AN AUTOMATIC CAR AND YOU CAN ONLY GO AS FAST AS THE GEAR YOU ARE IN I.E 1ST 2ND SO ON......!!!

[DiamondSmiles]

Here is a woman in a Kia Sorrento, who shows you how to stop when this happens. She got up to 118 mph.

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Watch A Woman With A Stuck Accelerator Weave Through Traffic At 118 MPH In Her Kia

Hurling down a northern Missouri interstate at speeds of up to 118 mph, Lauri Ulvestad was convinced that her car was driving itself. She called family, she called 9-1-1, she tried to turn the car off.

But the only thing that seemed to work was gripping the wheel of her 2011 Kia Sorrento like an offroad racing driver and avoiding hitting other vehicles. Luckily, the car decided to stop driving fast at some point, too, and slowed down 35 minutes later. By that time, Ubelstad had traveled nearly 60 miles and was in the next state.

The cops were convinced that Ubelstad did everything humanly possible to try to stop the car, including engaging the emergency brake and trying to turn it off. But her Sorrento features a push button start, and she said there was no key off option. Slicing through traffic in a cheesy cute ute at 100+ mph speeds definitely aren't ideal conditions for decision making.

While this type of thing probably doesn't happen often, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Office of Defects Investigation has received 256 complaints about the 2011 Kia Sorrento, covering everything from sudden acceleration to no acceleration at all. Some of the complaints even linked turning the lights on-and-off to transmission function.

Sounds vaguely reminiscent of GM's malaise-era wipers-connected-to-every-electric-accessory-in-the-car issue.


UPDATE: Kia sent us the following statement indicating that they were unable to duplicate the issue.

Kia Motors America (KMA) places a priority on vehicle safety and takes reported customer concerns seriously. Upon learning of this incident from the customer, KMA requested an initial inspection and test drive of the vehicle by authorized Kia service technicians and alternate transportation has been provided to the customer.

Our technicians have been unable to duplicate the issue and this appears to be an isolated incident. KMA will continue to investigate and analyze the facts of this situation and will work with the customer to resolve the matter in a timely manner. As always, any Kia customers with questions regarding their Kia vehicle should contact KMA's Consumer Assistance Center directly at 1-800-333-4542 (4Kia).

[Kamofy]

Originally Posted by durt ↗

turn the ignition off

What if it was a push button start? Not much you can do then... Maybe throw the tranny in neutral or park?

[DiamondSmiles]

Originally Posted by Kamofy ↗

What if it was a push button start? Not much you can do then... Maybe throw the tranny in neutral or park?

I don't think push button cars will last! The more they add to cars, the more trouble they are asking for!

I just realized the woman in the Kia I posted above had a push button start.