Issue ID | 1708074 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11377371 |
Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
Brand | KIA |
Model | SOUL |
Model Year | 2014 |
File date | 25/11/20 |
Component | ENGINE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | In may 2019 i had a repair done due to a recall on the catalytic converter in october 2020 barely 1 1/2 years later the catalytic converter went out again. As it was out of warranty 1yr it wasn't covered. I had it replaced at my cost a part that should have lasted 10plus years only to have my car stall as i was driving to work not even a month later. I had it towed directly to kia dealership where it is still currently. They said the engine is bad and needs to be replaced. Kia states that good will doesn't extend the engine replacement due to the fact that the catalytic converter was out of warranty. This vehicle stopped in the middle of the highway with lights flashing and a rumbling of the car; thankfully i was able to restart it and move over so that we weren't hit as my daughter was in the vehicle with me. I have had to change coils, spark plugs have multiple cans of oil available as it burned through oil in between oil changes as though there was a leak. No light ever indicated that it was low we just had to continuously check it for oil and it would usually be more than 1 quart low. These problems all stared after the supposed fix in may 2019. This vehicle is a safety hazard and should be recalled completely. |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | ROSENBERG, TX |
VIN pattern | KNDJN2A24E7XXXXXX |
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 | 45 |
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