Issue ID | 1591799 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11243704 |
Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
Brand | KIA |
Model | OPTIMA |
Model Year | 2012 |
File date | 18/07/19 |
Component | ENGINE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | We were driving down the highway and the car started acting funny. It said to pull over and stop driving. It was a very hot and humid day and we thought the motor was just hot. We started going again and it seemed okay. We made it to our destination okay we drove going home the engine started acting up we didn't make it home we had to get a tow truck , the motor had died.. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 45797 |
Number of Occurences | |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | ELLWOOD CITY, PA |
VIN pattern | KNAGM4AD1C5XXXXXX |
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 | 45 |
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