Issue ID | 1556348 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11196599 |
Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
Brand | KIA |
Model | SOUL |
Model Year | 2014 |
File date | 13/04/18 |
Component | ENGINE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | The vehicle is well maintained and at 69441 miles on the 2. 0 liter engine, the engine seized while driving in heavy traffic on an interstate highway. I had to get out and push it to a safe area off the highway. I had it towed to a certified mechanic and the diagnosis was a seized engine. I contacted a local kia dealer and they would not cover it under any warranty. They only offered a very high estimate to replace the engine. I opted for my mechanic to install a used replacement engine from an auto recycling company. Invoice for the replacement engine is attached to this report. Since the replacement engine came out of the same year and model kia soul with slightly lower miles on it, i am concerned that the same thing will happen with the metal chip in the engine defect issue recently reported, since i drive mostly highway speeds. It is extremely dangerous to get out and have to push the car off a busy highway! |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 69441 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | MADISON, CT |
VIN pattern | KNDJX3A56E7XXXXXX |
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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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 | 65 |
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