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2013 KIA OPTIMA Suspension Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1046847
Internal NHTSA #	10569154
Manufacurer	Kia Motors Corporation
Brand	KIA
Model	OPTIMA
Model Year	2013
File date	12/09/12
Component	SUSPENSION
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	I agree with the may 24, 2013 - scottsdale, az overview regarding wind. The car is easily affected and moves in the wind and is a challenge to stay straight in the lane. I feel like other drivers must think i am a drunk driver. The car does not really drift but the steering is sluggish with play and dead spots/harder to make first part of a turn, (almost like steering sticks). Also as someone else said, the steering is a challenge on the highway at higher speeds and is hard to maintain in the lane.... May also be a suspension problem. It is easy to lose control at high speeds if the roadway is not perfect. Constantly fighting the loose steering to the point where again, it looks like i am a drunk driver. Increasing the air in the tires was of no help toward the steering stability. I spoke to the local kia dealer service manager (february 2012), and he noted that the conditions sounded typical of what he has heard with the newer model optimas which have the electronic steering. He was going to check with kia for their thoughts. No response yet. What ever happened to the good old tight, rack and pinion steering? Enough of this mushy steering, this is supposed to be a sporty car... Am i finding out that it is just good looks? I have owned and driven similar priced chrysler and ford products prior to this and never uncomfortable with the steering.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	3000
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	AMBLER, PA
VIN pattern	5XXGN4A73DGXXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
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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
Number of cylinders	4
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Vehicle speed	50
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2013 KIA OPTIMA Suspension Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2013 KIA OPTIMA Suspension Problems, Complaints and Defects

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