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2008 KIA OPTIMA Electrical System Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1123613
Internal NHTSA #	10649351
Manufacurer	Kia Motors America
Brand	KIA
Model	OPTIMA
Model Year	2008
File date	22/10/14
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Today, the key would not turn in my 2008 kia, i had to have it towed to my home. This is a recurring issue and but usually i can turn the steering wheel or move around the gearshift to solve the problem. Although today my key will not turn and i can move the steering wheel around and push the gearshift over and it does nothing. I called kia and they said i would have to come in to get a diagnostic test for $107 , although i told them it seems to be the key ignition. I feel this is a safety issue which i am shocked there has not been a recall for it and also my car will completely shut off at random times when i start to drive and turn a corner . I also feel this is a safety issue. I have read many complaints online about the same issues.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	61000
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	ST CLAIR SHORES, MI
VIN pattern	KNAGE123485XXXXXX
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
Number of cylinders	4
Drive train type	FWD
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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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2008 KIA OPTIMA Electrical System Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2008 KIA OPTIMA Electrical System Problems, Complaints and Defects

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