Issue ID | 1624123 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11286250 |
Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
Brand | KIA |
Model | OPTIMA |
Model Year | 2016 |
File date | 17/09/18 |
Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Letter from congressman earl l buddy carter on behalf of constituent, regarding issues with a kia purchased in savannah, georgia. *ld the consumer stated the vehicle has experienced various issues including the battery being replaced 5 times in 8 months, multiple engine issues, electrical issues and a lack of acceleration. The consumer also stated, while driving with the cruise control activated, the vehicle would speed up to catch up to the designated speed and come in to close contact with the vehicle ahead. The failure is intermittent. *js |
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Number of Occurences | 5 |
Source of the issue | FORWARDED FROM A CONGRESSIONAL OFFICE |
City and State | JESUP, GA |
VIN pattern | 5XXGU4L37GGXXXXXX |
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 | 11/06/16 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
Number of cylinders | 4 |
Drive train type | FWD |
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