2003 KIA OPTIMA Electrical Systemignition Problems

1 NHTSA complaint on file

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Electrical Systemignition Issues in the 2003 KIA OPTIMA

1 electrical systemignition complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2003 KIA OPTIMA. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

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All Electrical Systemignition Complaints

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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 KIA OPTIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE RANDOMLY FAILS TO START. WHEN HE TURNS THE KEY IN THE IGNITION, IT FEELS AS IF THE VEHICLE DOES NOT HAVE FUEL. THE CONTACT HAS TO MAKE THREE TO FOUR ATTEMPTS JUST TO GET THE VEHICLE TO START. THE VEHICLE FAILS IN BOTH COLD AND WARM WEATHER AND HAS OCCURRED EIGHT TIMES WITHIN THE PAST THIRTY DAYS. THE VEHICLE WILL EVENTUALLY START AFTER APPROXIMATELY FIVE TO TEN MINUTES. THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP FOR DAYS AND NO CAUSE OF FAILURE HAS BEEN DETERMINED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 58,400 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 57,000.

Other 2003 KIA OPTIMA Problem Areas

Latcheslockslinkages 49 complaints Electrical System 20 complaints Structurebody 13 complaints Air Bags 10 complaints Structurebodydoor 10 complaints Suspension 8 complaints Unknown Or Other 7 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 4 complaints Fuel System Gasoline 4 complaints Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch 4 complaints Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module 3 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 3 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingengine 3 complaints Fuelpropulsion System 3 complaints Power Train 3 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 3 complaints Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel 2 complaints Electrical System12v24v48v Batterycables 2 complaints Engine 2 complaints Fuel System Other 2 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmission 2 complaints Power Traindrivelineconstant Velocity Joint 2 complaints Steering 2 complaints Structure 2 complaints Air Bagsfrontaldriver Sideinflator Module 1 complaint Air Bagssidewindow 1 complaint Electronic Stability Control Esc 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System 1 complaint Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc 1 complaint Equipmentmechanicalaccessory Scissorscrewbottle Jacklift 1 complaint Exterior Lighting 1 complaint Exterior Lightingheadlights 1 complaint Exterior Lightingheadlightshighlow Beam Dimmer Switch 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap 1 complaint Power Trainmanual Transmission 1 complaint Seat Beltsrearother 1 complaint Service Brakes 1 complaint Structureframe And Members 1 complaint Suspensionfront 1 complaint Tires 1 complaint Vehicle Speed Control 1 complaint Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal 1 complaint Visibility 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System 1 complaint Visibilityrear Window Wiperwasher 1 complaint Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior 1 complaint Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesinterior 1 complaint Wheels 1 complaint
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