Issue ID | 1390488 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11003963 |
Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
Brand | KIA |
Model | OPTIMA |
Model Year | 2016 |
File date | 26/08/16 |
Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Since i had the car in aug2016 brand new when i give it gas the valves ping and peak extremely bad not matter what fuel i use also the ac keeps loosing power it will blow fine then it almost goes off while still driving the same speed. Also sometimes when this happens i have a miss or hesitation in the engine. There has also been a pop noise in the back end when i stop or slow down since i have had the vehicle. I have taken my car 6 times to the local dealer in chas wv where i purchased the car and they keep saying they can't dignose the problem they have to contact kia and never have an answer wheh i take the car back or contact them. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 6 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | CHARLESTON, WV |
VIN pattern | KNAGT4L32G5XXXXXX |
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 | 5 |
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