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2006 KIA OPTIMA Power Train Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1094417
Internal NHTSA #	10618280
Manufacurer	Kia Motors America
Brand	KIA
Model	OPTIMA
Model Year	2006
File date	01/08/14
Component	POWER TRAIN
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	I purchased a 2006 kia optima 1 month ago. Used car dealer did not disclose any past recalls or mechanical or electrical defects. Yesterday, when i was about to leave home i noticed the steering wheel seemed locked in place, transmission was in p. - a little jiggling on the steering allowed the ignition to fire and i could move to r. Today. As i tried to leave home, the car started without problem. When i shifted to r to back out of drive, the car did not move. After further attempts it was clear that no matter what gear i was able to shift the gear into only the neutral was engaged. I called my used car dealer who said to call kia who said ! That''s what you get when you buy a used car! How rude! The agent named [xxx] said the recall had been closed and was not able to determine if this car (via vin) had or had not been inspected or fixed and, besides! The recall period ended in 2011 (end of service campaign offer. According to us dot and nhtsa recurring defects within 10 years from the date of purchase by the original owner, this recall defect should be fixed at no cost to me even if i am the second owner. Since only 8 years have passed i expect the recall defect with the cable and shift assembly which prevents the transmission from shifting gear. So far i've been told (in effect. Too bad) take it to kia dealer for analysis and cost and pay for it my self. Please advise. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	132000
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	OSHKOSH, WI
VIN pattern	KNAGE123865XXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
Was medical attention required?	N
Was part original equipment?
No. of injured persons	0
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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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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2006 KIA OPTIMA Power Train Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2006 KIA OPTIMA Power Train Problems, Complaints and Defects

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