NHTSA Complaint #11141856 — 2012 KIA SEDONA

POWER TRAIN issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11141856
Vehicle	2012 KIA SEDONA
Component	POWER TRAIN
Date of Incident	October 21, 2018
Date Filed	October 22, 2018
Mileage	78,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NM

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 KIA SEDONA. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS ENGAGED IN PARK AND THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS NO LONGER DEPRESSED, IT WENT INTO REVERSE ON ITS OWN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE GEAR HAD TO BE FORCEFULLY PUSHED INTO THE PARK POSITION AND A LOUD NOISE WAS DETECTED FROM THE GEAR LEVER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING OR REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 78,000.

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