NHTSA Complaint #11092757 — 2018 KIA SORENTO

POWER TRAIN issue reported to NHTSA

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Crash

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11092757
Vehicle	2018 KIA SORENTO
Component	POWER TRAIN
Date of Incident	May 6, 2018
Date Filed	May 9, 2018
Mileage	8,433 miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	GA

Consumer Description

I WAS BACKING UP WHEN MY CAR JUST ACCELERATED LIKE CRAZY AND RAN OVER A HUGE BRICK MAILBOX. IT WAS LIKE MY CAR WAS POSSESS, IT BECAME A CRAZY 4 WHEEL DRIVE.

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