Issue ID | 1725016 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11396434 |
Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
Brand | KIA |
Model | SOUL |
Model Year | 2020 |
File date | 02/02/21 |
Component | POWER TRAIN |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | The transmission has failed twice in this 2020 kia soul, once at 4k miles and again with a new transmission at 12k miles. Twice within 18 months. Each time driving on i-10 expressway near pensacola, florida when engine starts decelerating and can not accelerate until the point where the engine starts whining and the car is basically coasting at 10-15 mph. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 12400 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | DAPHNE, AL |
VIN pattern | KNDJ63AU1L7XXXXXX |
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 | 01/07/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 70 |
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