NHTSA Complaint #11173657 — 2011 KIA SEDONA

ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11173657
Vehicle	2011 KIA SEDONA
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	February 1, 2019
Date Filed	February 2, 2019
Mileage	109,500 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	TX

Consumer Description

AT 109K MILES, THE ENGINE STARTED MAKING A KNOCKING SOUND. THE MECHANIC DIAGNOSED A WORN OUT ROD BEARING, AND STATED THE ENGINE WOULD LIKELY FAIL IN THE NEAR FUTURE. COMPLETE ENGINE FAILURE HAPPENED WITHIN 24 HOURS OF DIAGNOSIS, APPROXIMATELY 48 HOURS AFTER KNOCKING SOUNDS WERE FIRST DETECTED. ENGINE FAILED WHILE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION, WHILE TURNING INTO A PARKING LOT.

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