2006 KIA OPTIMA Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch Problems
2 NHTSA complaints on file
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch Issues in the 2006 KIA OPTIMA
2 latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch 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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Fires
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Injuries
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All Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 KIA OPTIMA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED CONTINUOUSLY UNTIL THE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON A SEPARATE OCCASION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE CONTACT WAS UNCERTAIN WHAT TYPE OF REPAIR WAS PERFORMED. THE FAILURE RECURRED AND THE DEALER STATED THAT THE BATTERY WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. IN ADDITION, THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE DOOR FAILED TO LATCH PROPERLY AND AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC PERFORMED THE REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 KIA OPTIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE KEYLESS REMOTE WOULD NOT UNLOCK THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT COULD NOT GET OUT OF THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT THE LATCH ON THE VEHICLE FAILED NOT THE KEYLESS REMOTE. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY HE MAY NOT BE ABLE TO GET OUT OF THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER HAS GIVEN HIM A NEW KEYLESS REMOTE THAT BEGAN WORKING NORMALLY AND THEN IT FAILED AGAIN. THE DEALER WOULD NOT REPAIR THE LATCH ON THE VEHICLE. THERE HAVE BEEN NO REPAIRS TO DATE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 59,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 70,537. UPDATED 3/10/10 *CN UPDATED 08/18/10
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
Electrical Systemwiring
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
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