Issue ID | 1058624 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10583281 |
Manufacurer | Kia Motors Corporation |
Brand | KIA |
Model | OPTIMA |
Model Year | 2014 |
File date | 25/02/11 |
Component | STEERING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | When buying the car i never tested it on a highway or above 45mph. After buying i took it on the highway and had to use every muscle in my body to keep the car on a straight line. It was firghtening. Will not even let my wife drive ot on the highway. The steering has a mind of its own. Took it back to dealer and they stated it was fine and part of the new steering control sysytem kia developed. Even tried new tires but the car is still all over the road. They also changed via software update the steering to "sport mode" to toghten up the steering. While it did feel better the steering is still frightening at highway speeds - especially if there are wing gusts. Please please please investigate this before someone gets killed. This is a serious serious issue. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 50 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | DAYTONA BEACH, FL |
VIN pattern | 5XXGN4A78EGXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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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 |
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Vehicle speed | 60 |
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