NHTSA Complaint #10284084 — 2005 KIA OPTIMA
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 10284084 |
| Vehicle | 2005 KIA OPTIMA |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 62,000 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | TX |
Consumer Description
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 KIA OPTIMA. SHE STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING, MAKING LEFT AND RIGHT TURNS OR DRIVING IN REVERSE THERE WAS A KNOCKING SOUND ON THE RIGHT PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE NEAR THE TIRES. THE CONTACT TOLD THE DEALER THAT THE FAILURE COULD BE RELATED TO THE CV SHAFT AND THE DEALER REPAIRED THAT PART; HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO MAKE THE KNOCKING SOUND. THE DEALER LATER CONFIRMED THAT THE AXLE NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 62,000.
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