Issue ID | 960907 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10494455 |
Manufacurer | KIA MOTORS CORPORATION |
Brand | KIA |
Model | OPTIMA |
Model Year | 2012 |
File date | 16/11/11 |
Component | POWER TRAIN |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | First thing car was not shifting gears. Dealer replaced transmission. Second occurrence pulled out and car lost power was able to pull off road turn ignition off and restarted car was ok. Dealer replaced engine control module. Next occurrence nov 2012 car did same thing restarted was ok engine light went off after 2 days. Now jan 2013 cold morning started driving engine had no power. I got to a open road slowly pushed accelerator to floor with no response. Car is now in dealership i'm waiting for my phone call. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 500 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | READING, PA |
VIN pattern | 5XXGR4A66CGXXXXXX |
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 | 35 |
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