Issue ID | 1196086 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10731555 |
Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
Brand | KIA |
Model | OPTIMA |
Model Year | 2012 |
File date | 23/04/15 |
Component | POWER TRAIN |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Jerking and loss of acceleration when driving and when shifting in parking/reverse. When shifting in reverse it makes a jerk and make a thud. Same thing in drive but a little more harsh. Jerking also just when shifting to drive after starting the car. Even when i drive it would give a jerk a few times when switching gears, and also when i brake to slow down it does it. I also remember the car shaking one time when i turned it on. It also lost acceleration while driving to work in a 45 mpg area. Had to pull over and shut/restart the car a few times. Taken in to kia each time this happened. Last night, june 30, was the forth time. Kia can't figure out what's wrong with it. It is scary and unsafe as i feel it can cause a rear-end accident. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 34945 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | BUENA PARK, CA |
VIN pattern | 5XXGR4A62CGXXXXXX |
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 |
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 |
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Vehicle speed | 0 |
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