NHTSA Complaint #10855364 — 2007 KIA OPTIMA

ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10855364
Vehicle	2007 KIA OPTIMA
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	March 27, 2016
Date Filed	April 13, 2016
Mileage	94,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	WA

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 KIA OPTIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE SHUT DOWN IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD, WITHOUT ANY WARNING INDICATOR. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED TO THE SIDE AND WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL DEALER THE FOLLOWING DAY. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 94,000. THE VIN WAS NOT PROVIDED.

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