Consumer Complaint Detail

KIA / OPTIMA / 2001

Recalls
0 Injured
Investigations
0 Death
Complaints
No Fire
Components - Details
NHTSA Complaint Number: 003262120 Incident Date: Oct, 28 2003
Consumer's City: SOULSBYVILLE Consumer's State: CA
Vehicle Transmission Type: Manufacturers Name: Kia Motors America
Model Name: OPTIMA Model Year: 2001
Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No Component's Description: Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch
Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No Persons Injured: 0
Vehicle's VIN#: KNAGD126815 Date added to File: May, 25 2021
Date Complaint Received: Feb, 18 2004 Complaint Type: LETR
Incident Reported To Police: No Purchase Date: Jul, 04 2002
Was Original Owner: No Anti-lock Brakes: No
Number of Cylinders: 0 Date of Manufacturer: -
Was Vehicle Towed: - Description of the Complaints: The air bag light came on. the consumer was informed if the air bag light was on the air bags would not deploy. the consumer experienced problems with the electrical system and the transmission dropping to 3rd gear when going uphill. *la the dealership told the consumer the vehicle was not powerful enough to drive uphill in 3rd gear. the driver door lock actuator and latch was replaced because the door would not lock or remain unlock, the window made a chattering noise when it was rolled down. *jb