NHTSA Complaint #11419355 — 2008 KIA OPTIMA

POWER TRAIN issue reported to NHTSA

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Crash

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11419355
Vehicle	2008 KIA OPTIMA
Component	POWER TRAIN
Date of Incident	June 1, 2021
Date Filed	June 2, 2021
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	VA

Consumer Description

While driving, I tried to reverse my vehicle and it got stuck in drive , and wouldn't and my gear shift no longer responded to the gear and my vehicle was locked in place in drive mode.

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