NHTSA Complaint #11439423 — 2014 KIA OPTIMA VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11439423
Vehicle	2014 KIA OPTIMA
Component	VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Date of Incident	April 5, 2021
Date Filed	November 4, 2021
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NC

Consumer Description

Vehicle has engine failure at 156600mi. Bearings and axle are worn out which caused the engine to go into limp mode (code P1326). Car is accelerating poorly and does not oprate over 60mph. Vehicle required a new engine. Dutch Miller of Charlotte Kia, 7725 South Blvd, Charlotte, NC ensured that engine would be brand new. However, the engine was used, and obtained at LKQ costing $3600. Total cost for the engine and labor totalled $5117.18. Kia also confirmed the problematic suspension which led to the engine failure was fixed. Once again this obligation was not met.

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