| Issue ID | 1607874 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11266808 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | OPTIMA |
| Model Year | 2011 |
| File date | 23/07/19 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | My 2011 kia optima ex started making a loud rattling sound in the steering column area. Any little bump or dip made it worse and much louder. This problem is only getting worse and the steering feels very unsafe. I noticed this when i was driving on the freeway. |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | TUCSON, AZ |
| VIN pattern | KNAGN4A77B5XXXXXX |
| 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 | 60 |
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