Issue ID | 1039520 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10564187 |
Manufacurer | Kia Motors Corporation |
Brand | KIA |
Model | OPTIMA |
Model Year | 2012 |
File date | 12/02/14 |
Component | POWER TRAIN |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Vehicle had random abnormal jerking, bucking and clunking by the transmission during normal acceleration, which causes abnormal deceleration. This could cause an issue with normal driving and can cause a rear end accident. The cause of this after vehicle was taken to the dealer, is the transmission temperature relay. Apparently the mechanic advised that other vehicles have been brought in with the same relay issue and there has been no recalls on the part. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 42000 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | KISSIMMEE, FL |
VIN pattern | 5XXGN4A78CGXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 29/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
Number of cylinders | 4 |
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Vehicle speed | 25 |
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