2002 KIA OPTIMA Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint Problems
1 NHTSA complaint on file
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint Issues in the 2002 KIA OPTIMA
1 suspensionfrontcontrol armlower ball joint complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2002 KIA OPTIMA. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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All Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 KIA OPTIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD NOISE NEAR THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE TIRE AS THE VEHICLE DROPPED TO THE GROUND. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A MECHANIC FOR INSPECTION WHERE THEY ADVISED THAT THAT THE BALL JOINTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE STILL HEARD A NOISE AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND THEY STATED THAT THERE WAS NOTHING THAT COULD BE DONE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 85,000. UPDATED 08-03-12 *BF UPDATED 09/07/2012 *JS
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Structureframe And Members
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Structurebody
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Electrical System
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Steering
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Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields
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Air Bagssidewindow
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Electrical Systemwiring
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Engine And Engine Coolingengine
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Service Brakes Hydraulic
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Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
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Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
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Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
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Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
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Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
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Equipment
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Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
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Exterior Lighting
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
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Power Train
1 complaint
Power Traindriveline
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Power Trainmanual Transmission
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Seat Belts
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Seat Beltsfrontretractor
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Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
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Service Brakes
1 complaint
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Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
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Tirestreadbelt
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Unknown Or Other
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