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2006 KIA OPTIMA Engine And Engine Cooling Engine Gasoline Bel Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	653545
Internal NHTSA #	10210275
Manufacurer	KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
Brand	KIA
Model	OPTIMA
Model Year	2006
File date	28/11/07
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BEL
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	On 11/05/07 our 2006 kia optima lx was taken is the shop for a fifth time since a squealing noise had appeared again. The car has now had 2 tensioners and three drive belts replaced as of 11/5/2007. I strongly expressed to dealer # 113211 that i wished to have the in state lemon law applied due to the fact a reasonable amount of attempts had been made to repair a nonconformity per ic 24-5-13-10. I was told by the shop manager at dealer 113211, that the car is in working condition after the reaper and the lemon law does not apply to a car that is good working order. I was instructed to let the dealer know if the problem returned. On 11/26/07 the squealing returned. I spoke with kia, i was instructed to take the car to the dealer. I requested a kia rep be present. I was told a rep would not be available until jan. 08. I requested the dealer to diagnose the car and stop at that point so a decision could be made regarding the in lemon law. I was told by the dealer that unless i sign a repair order to have the car fixed, it can not be diagnosed per kia policy. I was told i had two options. Sign and allow the squeal to be diagnosed and repair if under warranty or not leave the car. I have taken the car out of service as on 11/28/07 with 15,974 miles. It is in my garage. I have sent this matter to the in atty gen office for review. This is the 3rd complaint filed on this car, please ref #10170291 & #10208029 also. It is my understanding that if a tensioner or drive belt fail during operation, i will be left stranded. I do not own or carry a cell phone. I bought a new 2006 car for dependability.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	15948
Number of Occurences	5
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	INDIANAPOLIS, IN
VIN pattern	KNAGD128X65XXXXXX
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	0
No. of fatalities	0
Date of purchase	01/03/06
Was original owner?	Y
Anti-lock brakes	Y
Cruise control	Y
Number of cylinders	6
Drive train type	FWD
Transmission type	AUTO
Vehicle speed	0
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Dealer's name	RAY SKILLMAN
Dealer's telephone number	317-885-2700
Dealer's city	INDIANAPOLIS
Dealer's state code	IN
Dealer's ZIP code	46227

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2006 KIA OPTIMA Engine And Engine Cooling Engine Gasoline Bel Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2006 KIA OPTIMA Engine And Engine Cooling Engine Gasoline Bel Problems, Complaints and Defects

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