Issue ID | 1245817 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10809989 |
Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
Brand | KIA |
Model | OPTIMA |
Model Year | 2012 |
File date | 28/11/15 |
Component | ENGINE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | The vehicle hit 63,000 miles during this incident. As i was merging onto the expressway at 50mph, i got the vehicle to 60mph and the speedometer gauge froze at 60mph. Then, the rpm gauge dropped to 0. Suddenly the engine lost power, the brakes locked up and before i got the car off to the shoulder at a complete stop, the engine cut out completely. The engine would not start at all after it cut out. I then brought the vehicle to a dealership where they deemed a new engine as the current engine blew. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 63000 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | BOLINGBROOK, IL |
VIN pattern | 5XXGR4A69CGXXXXXX |
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 | 60 |
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