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2012 KIA SOUL Electronic Stability Control Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1547596
Internal NHTSA #	11187504
Manufacurer	Kia Motors America
Brand	KIA
Model	SOUL
Model Year	2012
File date	01/12/18
Component	ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Car was great until it reached the 100000 mile mark. Then it loses all power and dies while going 65 to 70 mph on freeway! It is going to get me killed! When happens, the rpm gauge quickly plummets to zero and remains there at zero after i get it restarted. After it sits for about 15 minutes it starts fine with the rpm gauge giving an actual reading. This is happening about 3 times in a 25 mile span!
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	1000480
Number of Occurences
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	COLUMBUS, OH
VIN pattern	KNDJT2A59C7XXXXXX
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
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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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2012 KIA SOUL Electronic Stability Control Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2012 KIA SOUL Electronic Stability Control Problems, Complaints and Defects

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