| Issue ID | 958652 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10491962 |
| Manufacurer | KIA MOTORS CORPORATION |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SOUL |
| Model Year | 2011 |
| File date | 29/12/12 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2011 kia soul. The contact stated that while driving 75 mph with the cruise control activated, the vehicle began to loose power. The vehicle resumed normal operation once the cruise control function was disengaged. The failure recurred with the illumination of the check engine light. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection where they stated that the transmission fluid needed to be drained and replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 40,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 40000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | GAINESVILLE, FL |
| VIN pattern | KNDJT2A25B7XXXXXX |
| 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 | 75 |
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