Issue ID | 1623072 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11286356 |
Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
Brand | KIA |
Model | STINGER |
Model Year | 2018 |
File date | 27/12/18 |
Component | POWER TRAIN |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Vehicle began experiencing loss of power and engine knocking. This gradually became worse and would substantially lose all power upon takeoff at intersections causing for dangerous and life-threatening situations. Kia replaced the engine but the issue persists and has gotten worse. They refuse to correct this problem or buyback the defective vehicle. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 8828 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | LOWELL, AR |
VIN pattern | KNAE45LC8J6XXXXXX |
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 | 04/11/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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