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2004 KIA OPTIMA Latches Locks Linkages Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1166039
Internal NHTSA #	10693933
Manufacurer	Kia Motors America
Brand	KIA
Model	OPTIMA
Model Year	2004
File date	06/11/13
Component	LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	When trying to exit my kia, the door locks would not unlock. I tried the manual and electrical switches on the door and all i could get was a click, and then an immediate re-lock of the doors, as soon as i pulled on the door handle. I then rolled the window down and tried the key, several times, from the outside with the same results. I managed to work my 79 year old 210 lb. Body over to the passenger seat and tried the same thing and got the same results. I was ready to call 911 when i tried the key on the outside again for the 5th or 6th time and the locks worked. This is a dangerous situation and i understand is quite common on the kia's at about 100,000 miles, i know i was frightened. I don't know what would happen in a wreck with a fire and the doors would not unlock from the inside or outside. This has happened 4 times, twice while locked inside and twice from the outside tying to get in.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	126000
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	ALBEMARLE, NC
VIN pattern	KNAGD126145XXXXXX
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
Was part original equipment?
No. of injured persons	0
No. of fatalities	0
Date of purchase	07/08/26
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
Number of cylinders	4
Drive train type	FWD
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Vehicle speed	0
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2004 KIA OPTIMA Latches Locks Linkages Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2004 KIA OPTIMA Latches Locks Linkages Problems, Complaints and Defects

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