Issue ID | 1258854 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10824020 |
Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
Brand | KIA |
Model | OPTIMA |
Model Year | 2012 |
File date | 02/02/16 |
Component | ENGINE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Driving north bound on major highway. Car starts losing speed, i pull over into a gas station and my car dies, it restarts instantly with no service lights i continue down the road on the service road, the car dies at a red light. Starts up once more. I hear a knocking noise coming from my engine. I was able to make it home but now the noise is much louder, its coming from the rear of the engine on the right side. I take it into the dealership. The connector rod to a piston is destroyed. The car has plenty of oil. I've read on forums many people have had this same problem. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 46000 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | DEER PARK, TX |
VIN pattern | 5XXGN4A70CGXXXXXX |
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 | 55 |
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