Issue ID | 1452922 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11078684 |
Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
Brand | KIA |
Model | OPTIMA |
Model Year | 2014 |
File date | 12/03/18 |
Component | STEERING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | As many other drivers have stated, 2014 kia optima drifts at highway speeds. Takes constant correction to keep in lanes > 55 mph. Has happened since i owned car, but has worsened as of 2016. June 08, 2016 - complained to dealer that car drifts at highway speed. Reply was it is ok. April 4, 2017 - dealer test drove, said they could not duplicate. April 19, 2017 - contacted kia usa and opened complaint. # k3421611 no help. Kia said as long as the tech felt it did not drift, then nothing they could do. May 3, 2017 - purchased 4 new continental tires to see if that would correct problem to no avial. So it is my word against the tech and i and 35 other consumers have cars that drift at highway speeds. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 20000 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | WINTHROP, MA |
VIN pattern | KNAGM4A74E5XXXXXX |
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 | 55 |
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