Issue ID | 1543645 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11184423 |
Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
Brand | KIA |
Model | SOUL |
Model Year | 2014 |
File date | 22/02/19 |
Component | ENGINE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | My daughter was driving the vehicle on 02/22/2019, and it started making a loud knocking sound. We were able to get the car home and drove it to the dealer on 02/23/2019. The vehicle didn't make it all the way to the dealer. The dealer determined that the engine failed and that there was extensive rod bearing damage. This vehicle had only 77526 miles on it. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 77526 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | HURON, OH |
VIN pattern | KNDJP3A5XE7XXXXXX |
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 | 70 |
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