Issue ID | 1587698 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11240687 |
Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
Brand | KIA |
Model | SOUL |
Model Year | 2014 |
File date | 30/06/19 |
Component | POWER TRAIN |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Vehicle has had a lack of power was told it was due to a clogged converter.... Performed recall kia sc176. They replaced the converter and did an ecu upgrade. Car has serious lack of power now and when trying to drive down the highway the vehicle dont know which gear to be in so it constantly hunts for a gear. Gas mileage also has decreased from about 30-32 to 26-28. The car is a safety risk because sometimes it cant get out of the way of big trucks |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 80900 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | CANDLER, NC |
VIN pattern | KNDJN2A21E7XXXXXX |
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 | 55 |
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