Issue ID | 1284226 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10865613 |
Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
Brand | KIA |
Model | OPTIMA |
Model Year | 2012 |
File date | 11/03/16 |
Component | STEERING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | I have had my (2012) kia optima since 2012. I have not had any horrible problems until now. The steering wheel clicks and you can hear and feel any bumps because when you even hit a small hole in the road the steering wheel will also click and make a loud noise. I have not had any work or repairs done to the car other than the normal oil changes, tire rotation, new tires and alignment, brake replacement. I have taken care of my vehicle and to be told that the steering wheel clicking is something that isn |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 76020 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | JACKSONVILLE, NC |
VIN pattern | 5XXGN4A77CGXXXXXX |
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 | 29/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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