Issue ID | 1197415 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10732561 |
Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
Brand | KIA |
Model | OPTIMA |
Model Year | 2012 |
File date | 02/07/15 |
Component | POWER TRAIN |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Car will jerk hard when changing gears. It happens while going in speeds below 45 mph. The car will jerk really hard while driving and the rpms will jump from 2-3 straight up to 6. It has happened several times in the last week. I am taking it to the kia dealer to see if they can locate and fix the problem. Based on what i have read here, there doesn't appear to be a fix. I am really concerned it will accelerate and cause me to have an accident. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 61000 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | DURHAM, NC |
VIN pattern | 5XXGR4A68CGXXXXXX |
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 | 20 |
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