Issue ID | 1650662 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11316832 |
Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
Brand | KIA |
Model | OPTIMA |
Model Year | 2012 |
File date | 27/10/18 |
Component | STEERING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | The vehicle requires that you hold the steering wheel tightly at all times to prevent the vehicle from veering to the right or left. This is not an alignment issue, no uneven wear of the tires. In addition the steering is quite hard requiring unusual grip on the wheel. Also every slight bump is felt throughout the car. The failure of kia to address this problem found in many of their products, makes this company/mnf of questionable character. |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | ENGLEWOOD, NJ |
VIN pattern | 5XXGM4A72CGXXXXXX |
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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