Issue ID | 1585130 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11234022 |
Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
Brand | KIA |
Model | SOUL |
Model Year | 2014 |
File date | 14/07/19 |
Component | ENGINE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | While making a right turn onto the highway, vehicle made an insanely loud screeching, metal on metal noise followed by violent shaking. The engine light started flickering, as well as the oil light, then started to stall out. While pulling over, car continued to make grinding and clunking noise coming from what sounded like the engine. Attempted to restart the car, loud clunking and grinding noise. Checked the oil dipstick- metal shards and shavings on dipstick. Took to courtesy kia brandon. Who confirmed engine required a rebuild or replacement. I was told that this was not covered by recent recall of ... All kia soul's with 1. 6lt engines made from july 8, 2011 thru aug 1, 2016 are being recalled..." for engine problems. I am now unexpectedly immobilized with a $8k+ repair for a rebuilt engine with 67k+ miles as my option? |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 122000 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | RUSKIN, FL |
VIN pattern | KNDJP3A55E7XXXXXX |
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 | 15 |
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