| Issue ID | 851030 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10393067 |
| Manufacurer | KIA MOTORS CORPORATION |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | OPTIMA |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 16/03/09 |
| Component | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2005 kia optima. The contact stated that the door locks became defective and would sporadically cause her to become locked inside or outside of the vehicle. The contact stated that she would often have to climb out of the windows to exit the vehicle. The vehicle was neither inspected nor repaired for the failure. The manufacturer was not notified. The current mileage was 89,677 and the failure mileage was approximately 59,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 59000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | LONGFORD, KS |
| VIN pattern | KNAGD126955XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| 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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