NHTSA Complaint #11561565 — 2016 KIA SPORTAGE POWER TRAIN

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11561565
Vehicle	2016 KIA SPORTAGE
Component	POWER TRAIN
Date of Incident	December 1, 2023
Date Filed	December 22, 2023
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	OH

Consumer Description

When coming to a stop and brake applied car starts to vibrate. Local mechanic who looked at the vehicle believes it's the torque converter. The miles are high but it's under a the recall new engine, which technically has only approximately 60k.

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