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2013 KIA OPTIMA Engine And Engine Cooling Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	971435
Internal NHTSA #	10504172
Manufacurer	KIA MOTORS CORPORATION
Brand	KIA
Model	OPTIMA
Model Year	2013
File date	11/03/13
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Regarding to the previous complaint, veh was taken to dealer on 3/15/2013 to adjust the alignment under warranty due to the alignment issue starting after the engine was replaced at 3,400 by the dealer. Left the dealer and immediately noticed that the steering wheel was now turned to the left and the vehicle was pulling to the right. The car pulled to the right significantly. The same dealer was contacted on 3/18/13 regarding the issue. Due to the recent engine replacement, one alignment trip and a distance of roughly 50 miles to the shop, the dealer authorized a loaner to be brought to my place of employment so that the driver could take the veh to he shop. Veh was picked up that evening at the dealer and steering wheel seems to be level. There is still a left to right constant handling issue and vehicle seems to have a vibration under 35 mph. Veh has now spent 11 days in the shop (9 days for engine replacement and 2 days for two alignments) and has been owned for just under 12 weeks. Veh is also slow/sluggish leaving a stopped position and mpg's on cruise control set at 60mph have fallen from 33mpg to 29. 5mpg since engine replacement. Date complaint filed: 03/13/2013 component(s): engine and engine cooling date of incident: 03/11/2013 nhtsa id number: 10502730 manufacturer: kia motors corporation vehicle identification no. (vin): 5xxgn4a70dg... Summary: driving under normal conditions on a slow 35mph roadway and noticed optima pulls toward the crown (center) of the road (which is against slope). Drove vehicle on 45mph and 60mph roadway and same situation. Engine was replaced at 3,400 miles due to piston #3 failing. Based on current issues to date, i would not purchase another optima.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	3400
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	IMMOKALEE, FL
VIN pattern	5XXGN4A70DGXXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
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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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2013 KIA OPTIMA Engine And Engine Cooling Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2013 KIA OPTIMA Engine And Engine Cooling Problems, Complaints and Defects

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