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2005 KIA OPTIMA Latches Locks Linkages Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	877516
Internal NHTSA #	10421242
Manufacurer	KIA MOTORS CORPORATION
Brand	KIA
Model	OPTIMA
Model Year	2005
File date	21/08/11
Component	LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	The doors lock and unlock by themselves. The two front doors will not open everytime i try to open them the doors lock up. I can not safely enter and exit my car. I have to go out the back seat but it takes some time to do so. Research on this shows that this is a common problem with kia. If i were to get in an accident or a fire started i would not be able to get out of my car. Also i have a bulging disc in my back and this is starting to cause pain and it can cause my back to fully seize up again. I have contacted kia and they are not willing to help because there is no recall on the item. This should be recalled because this is going to result in someone getting hurt or worse even death..
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	72000
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	GRAND JUNCTION, CO
VIN pattern	KNAGD126255XXXXXX
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
Number of cylinders	4
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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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2005 KIA OPTIMA Latches Locks Linkages Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2005 KIA OPTIMA Latches Locks Linkages Problems, Complaints and Defects

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