NHTSA Complaint #10599205 — 2010 KIA FORTE
STEERING issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 10599205 |
| Vehicle | 2010 KIA FORTE |
| Component | STEERING |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 50 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | OH |
Consumer Description
I BOUGHT THE CAR BRAND NEW 7/30/2010 AND THE FIRST INCIDENT HAPPENED ON 8/12/10. THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKS UP AND I CAN'T TURN THE KEY TO START THE CAR. TOOK IT BACK TO DEALER AND WAS TOLD TO WIGGLE STEERING WHEEL BACK AND FORTH AND IT WILL BREAK FREE. IT HAPPENED 2-3X A YR. UP TO 2014. NOW IT'S HAPPENING QUITE OFTEN 6X FROM 6/01/14-6/13/14. ON 6/15/14 IT HAPPENED 2X AND I WAS STRANDED BOTH TIMES AND IT TOOK 50-60 MIN. FOR THE STEERING WHEEL TO UNLOCK. I ONLY HAVE 3,200 MILES ON THE CAR. *TR
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