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2004 KIA OPTIMA Structure Body Door Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	829939
Internal NHTSA #	10367992
Manufacurer	KIA MOTORS CORPORATION
Brand	KIA
Model	OPTIMA
Model Year	2004
File date	27/11/10
Component	STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	The driver's side door on my 2004 kia optima locks itself back when i open it. I can't get in or out the car because the door will not open. I went to get in the car and it would not open. I've had to climb across the center console to get in the car. This is a safety issue for me because it hurts my back everytime i have to do this. This is my only form of transportation so i need to have this fixed. Did an online search to see what the problem could possibly be and found out that i wasn't the only one with this issue. I feel there needs to be a recall on this vehicle to remedy this issue with so many people complaining about the same thing on the same year,make, and model car. Will check back to see what is being done to resolve these issues. If nothing is being done then will seek other avenues to handle this matter.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	116000
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	SPARTANBURG, SC
VIN pattern	XXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
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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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What is Recall?
A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
What is Failure?
Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
What is Defect?
Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2004 KIA OPTIMA Structure Body Door Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2004 KIA OPTIMA Structure Body Door Problems, Complaints and Defects

What is Recall?

What is Failure?

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