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2004 KIA OPTIMA Latches Locks Linkages Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1172705
Internal NHTSA #	10703735
Manufacurer	Kia Motors America
Brand	KIA
Model	OPTIMA
Model Year	2004
File date	01/10/14
Component	LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	i have a 2004 kia optima lx 4 door sedan, the front door on the driver side you can not lock and unlock i have to leave the door panel off so if it gets locked, you have to take a screwdriver and push up the little rod that leads to the latch. Believe me i will never buy another kia optima or any kind of a kia in my eyes they are junk . Especially when this junky car only has 87,000 miles.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	CANTON, OH
VIN pattern	KNAGD128X45XXXXXX
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	6
Drive train type	FWD
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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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