4.0

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
30,168 miles

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problem #1

Mar 062018

Optima

  • 30,168 miles
The contact owns a 2015 Kia Optima. While driving 40 mph, smoke appeared from the rear exhaust pipe. The contact also noticed an odor of oil burning. In addition, while at a stop light or stop sign, white smoke appeared from the exhaust pipe when the accelerator pedal was depressed. The vehicle also stalled and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The contact was able to coast the vehicle to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the engine failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and opened case number: Kia12818043. The approximate failure mileage was 30,168.

- Royal Palm Beach, FL, USA

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