10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
90,000 miles

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problem #1

Jul 252020

Optima

  • 90,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Kia Optima. The contact stated that the vehicle made an abnormal nosie when started. The contact stated that the key was in her hand and the car was off but still was hearing the noise. When she opened the hood to disconnect the battery and walk away with the keys in her hand, there was a loud pop and smoke started to come from the engine. The fire department arrived and informed the contact that it looked like the ABS brake module caught fire and they extinguished the smoke. A police and fire report was filed. The vehicle was towed to serra Kia (12304 30 mile rd, Washington, mi 48095) and was diagnosed that the ABS brake module and harness needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired yet due to part needed to be order. The contact stated that the vehicle was under an investigation. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.

- Imlay, MI, USA

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