2006 KIA OPTIMA Electrical Systemwiring Problems
2 NHTSA complaints on file
Electrical Systemwiring Issues in the 2006 KIA OPTIMA
2 electrical systemwiring complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2006 KIA OPTIMA. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Complaints
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Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Electrical Systemwiring Complaints
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 KIA OPTIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE HAD TO REPLACE THE HEADLIGHTS EVERY SIX MONTHS SINCE PURCHASING THE VEHICLE NEW. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALERSHIP WHERE THE DEALER ADDED AN EXTRA GROUND WIRE TO THE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY. HOWEVER, THE FAILURE STILL OCCURRED. THE CONTACT REPLACED THE HEADLIGHTS AGAIN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 5,500. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 65,983. UPDATED 8/9/10 *CN THE CONSUMER STATED THE WIRES WERE TOO SMALL WHICH PREVENTED AMP FLOW, WHICH CAUSED THE BULBS TO BURN. UPDATED 08/11/10
TL* - THE CONTACT CALLED REGARDING A 2006 KIA OPTIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE STRUCK ANOTHER VEHICLE AT 5 MPH, AND THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE ROAD CONDITIONS WERE ICY. THE CONTACT STATED THE AIRBAG LIGHT STAYED ON. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A KIA DEALER, AND WAS TOLD THE AIRBAG MODULE WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGE WERE 7558. *AK THE CONSUMER STATED A GROUND WIRE WAS REPLACED. UPDATED 03/30/07. *JB
Other 2006 KIA OPTIMA Problem Areas
Air Bags
32 complaints
Latcheslockslinkages
24 complaints
Electrical System
20 complaints
Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
10 complaints
Exterior Lighting
10 complaints
Power Train
10 complaints
Unknown Or Other
9 complaints
Visibility
9 complaints
Engine
7 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
7 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlights
6 complaints
Structurebody
6 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
5 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
4 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
4 complaints
Suspension
4 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys
3 complaints
Equipment
3 complaints
Seats
3 complaints
Structurebodydoor
3 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
2 complaints
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
2 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
2 complaints
Structure
2 complaints
Suspensionfront
2 complaints
Tires
2 complaints
Tirestreadbelt
2 complaints
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch
1 complaint
Power Trainclutch Assembly
1 complaint
Power Trainmanual Transmission
1 complaint
Seat Belts
1 complaint
Seatsfront Assemblypower Adjust
1 complaint
Steering
1 complaint
Steeringrack And Pinion
1 complaint
Structurebodytrunk Lid
1 complaint
Tirespressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
1 complaint
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesinterior
1 complaint
Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
1 complaint
Visibilitywiper
1 complaint
Wheels
1 complaint