Issue ID | 1572481 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11219683 |
Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
Brand | KIA |
Model | OPTIMA |
Model Year | 2012 |
File date | 25/02/17 |
Component | SUSPENSION |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Car drives with loose steering and clunking noise that fairfax kia refuses to test drive it long enough to hear. Jerks left suspension on rough pavement on left side only. There are lots of big bolts on the left strut and i believe these bolts are either dangerously loose or the strut itself is broken. Noise is suttle. Have complained 3 times to dealer. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 63000 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | SPRINGFIELD, VA |
VIN pattern | 5XXGN4A70CGXXXXXX |
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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Vehicle speed | 25 |
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