Issue ID | 1506644 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11141660 |
Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
Brand | KIA |
Model | OPTIMA |
Model Year | 2012 |
File date | 20/10/18 |
Component | ENGINE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | I was driving on the highway at 65mph when the pinging started. After getting off the highway it got louder as the rpm dropped. Becoming loudest at 3,000-4,000rpm. At this point the pinging became very loud. I pulled over to confirm noise coming from engine. Engine became rough as knocking continued. Power loss ensued and i drove the car several miles to my mechanic. He confirmed it was a rod knock. I was told a year ago, at san diego kia, that my engine would not suffer the recall issued for my model. This was a year ago. Maintenance has been kept up with and no accidents have occurred since i acquired the vehicle. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 122652 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | WAUKEGAN, IL |
VIN pattern | 5XXGM4A71CGXXXXXX |
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 | 65 |
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