| Components - Details | |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Complaint Number: 006088450 | Incident Date: Dec, 09 2006 |
| Consumer's City: TWENTYNINE PALMS | Consumer's State: CA |
| Vehicle Transmission Type: AUTO | Manufacturers Name: Kia Motors America |
| Model Name: RIO | Model Year: 2004 |
| Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No | Component's Description: Engine and engine cooling |
| Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No | Persons Injured: 0 |
| Vehicle's VIN#: KNADC125546 | Date added to File: May, 23 2021 |
| Date Complaint Received: Dec, 11 2006 | Complaint Type: EVOQ |
| Incident Reported To Police: No | Purchase Date: Dec, 08 2005 |
| Was Original Owner: No | Anti-lock Brakes: No |
| Number of Cylinders: 4 | Date of Manufacturer: - |
| Was Vehicle Towed: - | Description of the Complaints: Dt*: the contact stated while driving 70 mph on normal road conditions a lost of engine power was noticed. there were no engine warning lights to alert the contact of an engine problem. the vehicle was taken to an independent certified mechanic who determined the engine blew out due to the presence of coolant mixed with the engine oil and recommended engine peplacement. the dealership and manufacturer have not been contacted. the vehicle remained inoperable. the contact was concern because the vehicle has been under regular maintenace since the purchase date |
