NHTSA Complaint #11102797 — 2012 KIA SOUL ENGINE

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11102797
Vehicle	2012 KIA SOUL
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	June 20, 2018
Date Filed	June 20, 2018
Mileage	155,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NY

Consumer Description

VEHICLE AT 155000 MILES. DRIVING UP HILL ON A A ROAD I DRIVE EVERY DAY TO WORK. 0510, GOING 60 MPH AT 4000 RPMS UP THE HILL. SOUND/FELT ENGINE EXPLODE. PULLED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD TO INSPECT. OIL HAD LEAKED OUT AND COULD NOT SEE DAMAGE. GOT IT TOW HOME AND FOUND THAT A PISTON ROD HAD BROKE AND GONE THREW THE BOTTOM OF THE ENGINE PAN.

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