| Issue ID | 1468094 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11096594 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | RONDO |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| File date | 09/05/18 |
| Component | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | On three occasions within the past twelve months, i have completely lost power steering while driving. The wheel becomes almost unmovable (i am a strong, adult male). On one of these occasions, the weather was damp and the engine also stalled. Fortunately i was able to muscle and coast the car onto the shoulder where i was able to restart the car and drive away. On the remaining two occasions i was driving at 65 mph on the interstate when the power steering ceased to work. Terrifying and deadly. Latest event was may 9, 2018. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 89000 |
| Number of Occurences | |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | CHICAGO, IL |
| VIN pattern | KNAFG528997XXXXXX |
| 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 | 65 |
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