Consumer Complaint Detail

KIA / OPTIMA / 2001

Recalls
0 Injured
Investigations
0 Death
Complaints
No Fire
Components - Details
NHTSA Complaint Number: 004010203 Incident Date: Nov, 01 2004
Consumer's City: WASHINGTON Consumer's State: DC
Vehicle Transmission Type: AUTO Manufacturers Name: Kia Motors America
Model Name: OPTIMA Model Year: 2001
Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No Component's Description: Engine and engine cooling:cooling system
Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No Persons Injured: 0
Vehicle's VIN#: Date added to File: May, 23 2021
Date Complaint Received: Feb, 28 2005 Complaint Type: EVOQ
Incident Reported To Police: No Purchase Date: -
Was Original Owner: Yes Anti-lock Brakes: Yes
Number of Cylinders: 4 Date of Manufacturer: -
Was Vehicle Towed: - Description of the Complaints: Driver noticed that the check engine light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the pcv pipe needed to be replaced, and replaced it. however, the problem recurred. while driving 25 mph vehicle stalled. the driver was not able to restart vehicle, and it was towed to a dealer for inspection. mechanic determined that the cam shaft position sensor needed to be replaced and replaced it. however, the problem recurred. *ak