NHTSA Complaint #10691649 — 2004 KIA OPTIMA

STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10691649
Vehicle	2004 KIA OPTIMA
Component	STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Date of Incident	February 20, 2015
Date Filed	March 2, 2015
Mileage	138,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NC

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 KIA OPTIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR FAILED TO UNLOCK OR OPEN. THE CONTACT HAD TO GET IN AND OUT OF THE VEHICLE BY USING THE PASSENGER SIDE DOOR. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 138,000.

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