| Issue ID | 1699018 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11365615 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | OPTIMA |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 19/10/20 |
| Component | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I had to have my 2008 optima taken to the only dealership in town for a broken shifting cable. I went on the internet for some information and i read that optima has had several problems over the years with the shifting cable on the car over different years. Internet is saying that at the end october that kia is going to announce that install shifting cable incorrectly. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 88000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | ROBSTOWN, TX |
| VIN pattern | KNAGE123985XXXXXX |
| 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 |
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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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