P0711 on KIA OPTIMA
What P0711 Means on Your KIA OPTIMA
Real KIA OPTIMA Owner Reports (Source: NHTSA Complaints Database)
"When putting the car in gear, it would jerk really hard like i had hit something. at first it only did it once or twice within a month so it was hard to duplicate. recently it started getting consistent. it would jerk hard when putting it in gear or park."
"While driving on many city streets 0-45mph and interstate 0-70mph service engine light comes on and goes off periodically. when the light is on, car shakes and sputters as transmission gears shift (not engne). appears to be something to do with the transmission."
Data from NHTSA Vehicle Complaints Database. All reports are filed by vehicle owners directly with the U.S. Department of Transportation.
Common Causes of P0711 on KIA OPTIMA
Percentages based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.
Complaint Trend by Year
What To Do Next
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Get a proper diagnosis
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