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2012 KIA OPTIMA Power Train Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1197415
Internal NHTSA #	10732561
Manufacurer	Kia Motors America
Brand	KIA
Model	OPTIMA
Model Year	2012
File date	02/07/15
Component	POWER TRAIN
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Car will jerk hard when changing gears. It happens while going in speeds below 45 mph. The car will jerk really hard while driving and the rpms will jump from 2-3 straight up to 6. It has happened several times in the last week. I am taking it to the kia dealer to see if they can locate and fix the problem. Based on what i have read here, there doesn't appear to be a fix. I am really concerned it will accelerate and cause me to have an accident.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	61000
Number of Occurences
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	DURHAM, NC
VIN pattern	5XXGR4A68CGXXXXXX
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?
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	20
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2012 KIA OPTIMA Power Train Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2012 KIA OPTIMA Power Train Problems, Complaints and Defects

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