NHTSA Complaint #11221954 — 2012 KIA OPTIMA
SUSPENSION issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 11221954 |
| Vehicle | 2012 KIA OPTIMA |
| Component | SUSPENSION |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | N/A miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | CA |
Consumer Description
MAKING A NOCKING NOISE ON THE STEERING WHEEL.
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