Issue ID | 985887 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10515593 |
Manufacurer | Kia Motors Corporation |
Brand | KIA |
Model | OPTIMA |
Model Year | 2012 |
File date | 05/06/13 |
Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | While driving my 2012 kia optima sx t gdi i lost accelerations on the highway. I was driving at 55 mph because the car wouldn't accelerate, but it did decrease in speed to a dangerous 20 mph. I tried to use my paddle shifters in hopes that would work, to no avail. I depressed the gas pedal to the floor and the speed did not change. I eventually reached a safe place and shut the car off, waited several minutes and attempted re-starting the car. The car sputtered and paused before eventually starting, then allowed me to drive approximately 100 yards before having the same decreased speed situation again. I was fortunate to drive home at 45 mph and avoid being run off the rode or rear ended by another vehicle or worse . . . A truck. The next morning i took the car to the dealership and after a diagnostic was informed that the fuel pressure sensor needed to be replaced. Not such bad news but i was shocked that the price quoted to me, by the service manager, is $900. 00. Unbelievable!!! I searched all over the internet and found all the parts that are related to this type issue and nothing, not one part, cost $900. 00. The proposed cost to repair my car is greater than the car payment. As a matter of fact, it cost more than the car payment for my wife's ml500. I have visited kia forums that speak to problems with the kia and it seems that a manufacturer is in order. Incidentally, the part is no longer covered by the warranty because i recently passed the 60,000 mile mark. I feel like i am being ripped off to have the car repaired for what will be less than an hour of work to replaced a minor part, that incidentally has a cost of $900. 00. I will be willing to provide any other additional information related to my experience with my 2012 kia optima. I should be purchased and audi. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 62609 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | PENRYN, CA |
VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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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 | 55 |
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