NHTSA Complaint #11173043 — 2018 KIA OPTIMA

POWER TRAIN issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11173043
Vehicle	2018 KIA OPTIMA
Component	POWER TRAIN
Date of Incident	November 30, 2018
Date Filed	January 30, 2019
Mileage	3,800 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NJ

Consumer Description

TRANSMISSION FAILED AFTER 4 MONTHS AND 3800 MILES WHILE DRIVING ST LOCAL STREETS, KIA DEALERS REFUSED TO REPAIR UNDER WARRANTY.

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