Issue ID | 1669227 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11330374 |
Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
Brand | KIA |
Model | SOUL |
Model Year | 2014 |
File date | 18/06/20 |
Component | ENGINE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Was driving the car at normal speeds with no prior issues, engine seized up. Required flooring to achieve 25 mph. Stalled repeatedly. Took to shop and engine destroyed, no oil found with no prior leaks and regular changes. No prior engine trouble/history. Car has 68,000 miles. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 68000 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | RICHMOND, VA |
VIN pattern | KNDJP3A54E7XXXXXX |
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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Drive train type | FWD |
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Vehicle speed | 35 |
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