NHTSA Complaint #10334503 — 2009 KIA OPTIMA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 10334503 |
| Vehicle | 2009 KIA OPTIMA |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 11,000 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | TX |
Consumer Description
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 KIA OPTIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RED WARNING LIGHTS, FUEL LEVEL INDICATOR, RADIO CONTROLS, CLOCK, OIL GAUGE, AND TEMPERATURE COMMUNICATION LIGHTS WERE DIFFICULT TO READ IN DAY LIGHT. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER REGARDING THE ISSUE AND WAS ADVISED THE VEHICLE WAS DESIGNED IN THAT MANNER AND WERE UNABLE TO PROVIDE A REMEDY. THE CONTACT STATED AT TIMES, THE VEHICLE WAS UNSAFE TO DRIVE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 11,000.
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