| Issue ID | 1608626 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11267335 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | OPTIMA |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| File date | 17/05/19 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | My car has been making a very loud clicking sound in the steering. I also have a hard time steering as it pulls and it shakes and will steering.. It very scary and it feels like its going to lock up at times. The car only has 23,000 miles on it.. Garage kept. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 22000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | PORT CHARLOTTE, FL |
| VIN pattern | KNAGM4A74D5XXXXXX |
| 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 | 35 |
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