Issue ID | 1225130 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10778891 |
Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
Brand | KIA |
Model | OPTIMA |
Model Year | 2012 |
File date | 02/08/15 |
Component | ENGINE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | I was driving on i 95 on our way home from florida. We were passing fayettsville ,nc when my car engine made some knocking noise and then the engine light came on, before i can pull to the shoulder, the car stalled,lost power at 70 mls per hr. We were lucky no one hit us as i was slowly navigating to the shoulder. I had it towed to a kia dealership in fayettsville,nc. They said engine seized up and needs to be replace. The car has 71,000mls but kia denied my warranty claim so i end up paying $5,700 for a remanufactured engine. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 71000 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | ADAMSTOWN, MD |
VIN pattern | 5XXGN4A76CGXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | N |
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Date of purchase | 29/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 70 |
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