Issue ID | 1259625 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10824592 |
Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
Brand | KIA |
Model | OPTIMA |
Model Year | 2012 |
File date | 14/01/16 |
Component | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Im having intermittent electrical and suspension problems along with sudden increases of power increase and decreases. I was driving to my local mall before my evening class and noticed my car radio and instrument cluster where not operating no lights but car was running fine. I hit the brakes while coming to a stop light in a busy intersection hit a small bump the car decided to accelerate and it felt as if the suspension was loose on the left front side i heard it rattle now this bump wasn't big by any means as i hit the break i could feel the brakes fight with the engine the brake pedal also shook at my feet. I quickly put the kia in neutral and shut the car off still at the light. Put it in park and restarted my car all light and instrument cluster came on along with radio. My optima felt ok . But later i went to class got into my car and she wouldn't turn over i had to press on the gas to get it to start. I took it to the dealer they said they couldn't find anything besides my high temp fuel pump was giving low pressure codes. I only have 80k on this vehicle but kia said they will not cover it. This a serious safety issue why if my kids where in the car and i did get into a serious accident with them . This needs to be addressed. Something needs to be done before there is a death no after the fact. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 79000 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | BARNSTABLE, MA |
VIN pattern | 5XXGM4A78CGXXXXXX |
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 | 30 |
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