NHTSA Complaint #11161379 — 2011 KIA OPTIMA
STEERING issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 11161379 |
| Vehicle | 2011 KIA OPTIMA |
| Component | STEERING |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 90,000 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | CT |
Consumer Description
THE STEERING COUPLING IN THE STEERING WHEEL HAS GONE BAD CAUSING THE STEERING WHEEL TO SHAKE BADLY WHEN STOPPING AND ESPECIALLY WHEN I HIT A BUMP OR POTHOLE. SEEMS TO BE GETTING WORSE.
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