NHTSA Complaint #11139362 — 2012 KIA OPTIMA
POWER TRAIN issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 11139362 |
| Vehicle | 2012 KIA OPTIMA |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 81,300 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | AL |
Consumer Description
ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON WHILE DRIVING. WHEN STARTING CAR, IT'S NOT STARTING AS IT SHOULD AND STAKING LUGGING AND SLUGGISH WHILE DRIVING. COUNTRY ROAD DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH..
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