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2008 KIA OPTIMA Visibility Glass, Side Rear Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	726817
Internal NHTSA #	10273223
Manufacurer	HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC
Brand	KIA
Model	OPTIMA
Model Year	2008
File date	01/06/09
Component	VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Tl*the contact owns a 2008 kia optima. While driving 40 mph, air would seep through the window while it was closed. The contact could hear the wind at speeds of 40 and 60 mph. One dealer suggested driving with the rearview mirror closed towards the door. Another dealer attempted to adjust the door, but was unsuccesful. The vehicle has not been repaired. The current and failure mileages were less than 4,000.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	4000
Number of Occurences
Source of the issue	HOTLINE VOQ
City and State	NEWPORT RICHEY, FL
VIN pattern	KNAGE123285XXXXXX
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	07/08/26
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
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Vehicle speed	40
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2008 KIA OPTIMA Visibility Glass, Side Rear Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2008 KIA OPTIMA Visibility Glass, Side Rear Problems, Complaints and Defects

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