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2008 KIA OPTIMA Engine And Engine Cooling Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	701762
Internal NHTSA #	10249553
Manufacurer	HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC
Brand	KIA
Model	OPTIMA
Model Year	2008
File date	22/11/08
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	2008 kia optima exv6, since new, when lightly braking while decelerating from 40 mph, the car downshifts and has an acceleration surge at around 25 mph. When complaining to the dealer, they said the kia's were made that way. This is an unsafe condition that can cause a rear end collision. The car should have normal engine braking that allows for continuous deceleration as long as the accelerator pedal is not touched. Thank you for your consideration of this complaint.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	600
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	KATY, TX
VIN pattern	KNAGE124485XXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
Was medical attention required?
Was part original equipment?
No. of injured persons	0
No. of fatalities	0
Date of purchase	07/08/26
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
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Vehicle speed	25
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2008 KIA OPTIMA Engine And Engine Cooling Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2008 KIA OPTIMA Engine And Engine Cooling Problems, Complaints and Defects

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