| Issue ID | 1710979 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11383378 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | OPTIMA |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| File date | 16/09/20 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2013 kia optima. The contact stated that while driving making a left or right turn, a clicking sound occurred coming from the steering wheel. The contact also stated that when the vehicle drove over a bump in the roadway, there was a rattling sound coming from the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact called herb chambers kia of burlington (93 cambridge st, ma-3a, burlington, ma 01803) and informed the dealer of the failure. The dealer informed the contact that the vin was not subjected to a recall. The contact stated that the vehicle was not taken to a dealer to be repaired due to the repair and diagnostic fees. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 120000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | STONEHAM, MA |
| VIN pattern | 5XXGN4A74DGXXXXXX |
| 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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