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2004 KIA OPTIMA Engine And Engine Cooling Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	548308
Internal NHTSA #	10126773
Manufacurer	KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
Brand	KIA
Model	OPTIMA
Model Year	2004
File date	01/03/04
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	I purchased a brand new 2004 kia optima and paid in full. I purchased for the 10 yr warranty and extended warranty i bought. The a/c has always overheated , car seats in the locked positionmoving while driving out of their position, locks malfunctioning when no one is touching them, transmission jumping. Various other problems. The big bell road kia in phoenix, located at 2121 east bell road,
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	7000
Number of Occurences	200
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	PHOENIX, AZ
VIN pattern	KNAGD126645XXXXXX
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
No. of fatalities	0
Date of purchase	14/11/03
Was original owner?	Y
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	Y
Number of cylinders	4
Drive train type	FWD
Transmission type	AUTO
Vehicle speed	10
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2004 KIA OPTIMA Engine And Engine Cooling Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2004 KIA OPTIMA Engine And Engine Cooling Problems, Complaints and Defects

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