| Issue ID | 1572948 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11220026 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | OPTIMA |
| Model Year | 2015 |
| File date | 10/08/18 |
| Component | SUSPENSION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I have taken my car in to 3 different shops because i have a major bouncing in my front end. Everyone is saying noting is wrong but i can only go so fast. I have my tires and stuff rotated all them time hoping it helps. Sometimes it makes it worse. The dealer in st george says nothing is wrong. I drive the highway but can only do 65 mph. When the bouncing happens the steering wheel is bouncing too. I have had the bouncing for about 10 months. I bought the car used with 79,000 miles on it. The used car dealer told me that it was still under warranty but kia said since i was the second owner there was no warranty. I have a 3 year old boy that rides in here and i don |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | LITTLEFIELD, AZ |
| VIN pattern | 5XXGM4AFG36XXXXXX |
| 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 |
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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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