Issue ID | 1595202 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11246183 |
Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
Brand | KIA |
Model | SOUL |
Model Year | 2014 |
File date | 01/08/19 |
Component | POWER TRAIN |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | I own a 2014 kia soul, purchased directly from the dealer with 12 miles on it. Car is currently at 89,000 miles and i was informed by my dealer that the converter has a build up from everyday use and must be replaced for 2100. 00. Previous kia souls had a recall for this same problem prior to 2014. Basically when accelerating i felt as if the car was struggling when trying to increase speed. The car would kick a little while in motion as it struggled from 20mph and up. The rpms increased between 4 and 5 at times when accelerating. I also felt when accelerating my pedal was nearly all the way down just to give the car some gas. I do a lot of highway miles and normally have to stay to the right lane until my car is able to pick up speed. This jerking would happen every time i need to accelerated. The kick back became noticable about a month ago. It started very light and has only progressed since |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | FOREST VIEW, IL |
VIN pattern | KNDJP3A57E7XXXXXX |
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 | 80 |
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