| Issue ID | 854828 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10397172 |
| Manufacurer | KIA MOTORS CORPORATION |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | OPTIMA |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 22/04/11 |
| Component | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2004 kia optima. The contact stated that the driver side door would not unlock whether using the keyless entry fob or using the key to manually unlock the door. In order to enter the vehicle, the contact would have to climb through the passenger side door. The contact had not taken the vehicle to the dealer for diagnosis or repairs. The manufacturer was contacted but provided no assistance for the repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 68,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 68000 |
| Number of Occurences | |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | JOPLIN, MO |
| VIN pattern | KNAGD128145XXXXXX |
| 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? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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