Issue ID | 1705798 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11375774 |
Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
Brand | KIA |
Model | OPTIMA |
Model Year | 2012 |
File date | 21/11/20 |
Component | ENGINE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | I was driving home from work on the highway, when i noticed my 2012 kia optima ex making a loud clicking/tapping noise coming from the engine suddenly the car turned off and i was able to pull over to the right lane. When i pulled over the car was off so i turned it on and continued to hear the loud clicking/tapping noise. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 84949 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | CHINGAO, IL |
VIN pattern | 5XXGN4A72CGXXXXXX |
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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