Issue ID | 1395007 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11010850 |
Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
Brand | KIA |
Model | OPTIMA |
Model Year | 2012 |
File date | 22/07/17 |
Component | POWER TRAIN |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2012 kia optima. While driving approximately 65 mph, the vehicle went in and out of gear and finally lost all acceleration. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact had to pull over to the side of the road to a complete stop and then restarted the vehicle. The contact drove the vehicle to work and back home without any issues. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided case number: k32q8186. The approximate failure mileage was 42,900. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 42900 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | PEORIA, AZ |
VIN pattern | 5XXGN4A71CGXXXXXX |
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 | 65 |
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