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

Issue ID	655964
Internal NHTSA #	10212289
Manufacurer	KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
Brand	KIA
Model	OPTIMA
Model Year	2006
File date	05/12/07
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BEL
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Ref the two previous complaints first. #10170291 & 10208029. This is the 3rd complaint on our 2006 kia optima lx. On 11/5/07 a new tensioner and drive belt were replaced. This made the 4th attempt to repair the same pulleys & belts system. The problem began @ mileage 5033 in sept 2006. Aprox 16,500 mileage and the problem continues and appears to be getting worse. On 12/5/2007 i took the car to dealership #113211 with same problem. Loud belt squeal at start up and constant chirp while driving. I was given a written receipt that stated the dealership drove the car 5 miles and heard a "slight chirp" coming from the belt area. Tech asst was called and the dealership was advised not to attempt repairs until a "platform manager" was contacted and spoke to service manager. It was put in writing that the car had no drivable issues or safety concerns and released to the owner. I expressed strong concern to the service manager about our reservations driving a car with the pulleys & belts system making such noises. I also explained that we were going out of state on 12/7/07 and would be traveling i-65 south from indianapolis, late at night and without a cell phone. We traveled with the car in the current state of disrepair. The problem has increased. I have expressed this to the dealership on 12/12/07. Since the car was released to me on 12/5/2007, i have heard nothing from the dealership. I have sent a certified letter requesting the car be repaired. The parts put in the car on11/5/2007 are under warranty. Today is 12/19/2007 and i have still not been contacted by kia or the dealership. If the pulleys & belts system fails we i will be left on the road & i do not carry a cell phone. If the car is repaired again this will make the 5th attempt to repair the same problem and the car qualifies for the in lemon law. I have consulted the consumer action handbook which is free to the public and has resources for consumers to involve agencies who take care of these problems for us.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	5033
Number of Occurences	4
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 KIA
Dealer's telephone number	317-885-2700
Dealer's city	INDIANAPOLIS
Dealer's state code	00
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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