NHTSA Complaint #11471977 — 2011 KIA SORENTO

POWER TRAIN issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11471977
Vehicle	2011 KIA SORENTO
Component	POWER TRAIN
Date of Incident	July 1, 2022
Date Filed	July 1, 2022
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NC

Consumer Description

Was driving and came to a red light. Then proceeded to get on the highway when all of a sudden it got 65 mph then off of a sudden lost power and rpms would go past 3000. Had to pull over and shut the SUV off and turn back on and drive 30 mph all the way home. Did I mention I almost got hit by a semi and not to mention my child was in the freaking car!!! Plz kia help

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