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2007 KIA OPTIMA Exterior Lighting Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1500759
Internal NHTSA #	11132052
Manufacurer	Kia Motors America
Brand	KIA
Model	OPTIMA
Model Year	2007
File date	27/09/18
Component	EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Low beam headlights are too dim. Tried replacing the bulbs, but no change. Cleaned the outer lens to improve clarity and get rid of yellowing. But did not help. The outer lens looks just fine. When i removed the assembly to check if there's anything wrong inside, i was shocked. The projector bowl had caught rust on both sides, thus causing poor reflectivity and low light on the road. Turns out every 2006/2007 optima owner has had the same issue. I found this out when i looked online to purchase a new assembly.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	166000
Number of Occurences
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	ARLINGTON, TX
VIN pattern	KNAGE123475XXXXXX
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?
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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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2007 KIA OPTIMA Exterior Lighting Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2007 KIA OPTIMA Exterior Lighting Problems, Complaints and Defects

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