| Issue ID | 1107510 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10631218 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | OPTIMA |
| Model Year | 2014 |
| File date | 01/09/14 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | The steering wanders side to side. It is a constant battle trying to keep it in a straight line. There is no "sweet spot" you constantly have to correct a little left then a little right over and over again. Also air conditioner failed twice. Car only had 200 miles on it. And again at 350 miles. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 3031 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | GLOUSTER, OH |
| 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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