NHTSA Complaint #11405204 — 2012 KIA OPTIMA
POWER TRAIN issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 11405204 |
| Vehicle | 2012 KIA OPTIMA |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 57,029 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | TX |
Consumer Description
KIA OPTIMA EX 2012 WITH 57000 MILES TRANSMISSION IS STUCK ON R (REVERSE) AND IT DOESN'T RELEASE EVEN WITH THE SHIFT LOCK RELEASE ENGAGED. THE BACKUP CAMERA IS ON, BRAKE IS VERY STIFF, THE CAR IGNITION CAN BE ON/OFF BUT DON'T STARTS THE ENGINE. DASH AND SHIFTER INDICATOR SHOWS R AND IT DOES NOT CHANGE TO ANY OTHER STATUS. VEHICLE IS INOPERABLE.
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