| Issue ID | 1467242 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11093810 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | NIRO HYBRID |
| Model Year | 2017 |
| File date | 09/01/18 |
| Component | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I had this car 2 months when i realized i am not getting mpg and also the transmission is jerking off. Mpg on highway is about 35 mpg and about 40 in street. About transmission every time i am about slowing down i hear noise from underneath of car and some times i feel shake, and also few times very hard kick. I have brought this issue with service at carson, and glendale kia and both service rep gave me same answer about this clutch is computer and it is normal if jerks. And also once i asked service tech to drive the car and he said same thing. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 1 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | LOS ANGELES, CA |
| VIN pattern | KNDCB3LC6H5XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| Was part original equipment? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 20 |
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