NHTSA Complaint #11186816 — 2019 KIA OPTIMA

POWER TRAIN issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11186816
Vehicle	2019 KIA OPTIMA
Component	POWER TRAIN
Date of Incident	February 11, 2019
Date Filed	March 14, 2019
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	PA

Consumer Description

I HAVE HAD THIS VEHICLE FOR A LITTLE OVER TWO MONTHS. IT CURRENTLY HAS 1600 MILES ON IT. THE TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED ONCE AND I AM STILL EXPERIENCING STUDDERING AND SHAKING. HAVE ANOTHER APPOINTMENT ON 3/15. EVEN HAVE KIA CUSTOMER SERVICE INVOLVED.

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