| Issue ID | 961238 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10494680 |
| Manufacurer | KIA MOTORS CORPORATION |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | OPTIMA |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 23/01/13 |
| Component | STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I have had to take my car twice now to get my driver side door open, i have been having to climb in from the passenger side of my car and i have hurt my knees in doing so. Everytime i lock my doors and then unlock the driver side door doesn't open from the inside or outside. This needs a recall . I have already seen other complaints about the same problem... |
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| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | BELTON, MO |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| 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? | |
| No. of injured persons | 1 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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