Issue ID | 976463 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10509064 |
Manufacurer | Kia Motors Corporation |
Brand | KIA |
Model | OPTIMA |
Model Year | 2012 |
File date | 12/11/12 |
Component | STEERING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2012 kia optima. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the power steering malfunctioned and caused the vehicle to drift from side to side. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who along with the manufacturer, stated that the vehicle was operating properly. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was 18,000 and the current mileage was 35,000. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 18000 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | SODDY DAISY, TN |
VIN pattern | 5XXGR4A67CGXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 29/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
Number of cylinders | 4 |
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