NHTSA Complaint #11554765 — 2009 KIA OPTIMA
STEERING issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 11554765 |
| Vehicle | 2009 KIA OPTIMA |
| Component | STEERING |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | N/A miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | UT |
Consumer Description
After 131,500 miles, struts, rotors and pads wore out. Lower ball joint and control arm also wore out, No injuries or accident.
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