Consumer Complaint Detail

KIA / OPTIMA / 2003

Recalls
0 Injured
Investigations
0 Death
Complaints
No Fire
Components - Details
NHTSA Complaint Number: 003250470 Incident Date: Nov, 24 2003
Consumer's City: HARTSVILLE Consumer's State: SC
Vehicle Transmission Type: Manufacturers Name: Kia Motors America
Model Name: OPTIMA Model Year: 2003
Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No Component's Description: Power train:driveline:constant velocity joint
Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No Persons Injured: 0
Vehicle's VIN#: KNAGD126335 Date added to File: May, 25 2021
Date Complaint Received: Dec, 09 2003 Complaint Type: EVOQ
Incident Reported To Police: No Purchase Date: -
Was Original Owner: Yes Anti-lock Brakes: Yes
Number of Cylinders: 0 Date of Manufacturer: -
Was Vehicle Towed: - Description of the Complaints: While turning in either direction there was heavy vibration in the steering wheel. the consumer also heard a loud clicking noise coming from the front end of the vehicle. dealership/mechanic informed the consumer that the problem was due to constant velocity joint failure. dealership mechanic did not resolve the problem. *ak