| Issue ID | 1162541 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10691463 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | OPTIMA |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| File date | 27/02/15 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | During a trip that was only 100 miles one way i had to correct the steering so many times that on the return trip i was so tired i did not want to drive any more that evening. I had to constantly correct the steering (right or left) and dreaded the return trip. I have seen many similar complaints filed. I am expecting the u. S. Govt. To help us find a solution to this dangerous problem. Dealer claims there is nothing wrong with the car. I asked the customer service person to google the problem, of course he refused. He explained he knew of no other complaints. I don't think he was being honest, however that is just my opinion. Somebody please help! |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 21000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | LAREDO, TX |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| 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 |
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| Vehicle speed | 65 |
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