Issue ID | 1603442 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11257347 |
Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
Brand | KIA |
Model | OPTIMA |
Model Year | 2012 |
File date | 01/08/19 |
Component | ENGINE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2012 kia optima. While driving 65 mph with the cruise control engaged, the vehicle began to decelerate and made an abnormal noise. The contact was able to park on the side of the road and turn off the vehicle. The contact stated that the check engine warning indicator was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The failure mileage was 138,000. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 138000 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | HUMBLE, TX |
VIN pattern | 5XXGN4A77CGXXXXXX |
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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