2006 KIA OPTIMA Steering Problems
1 NHTSA complaint on file
Steering Issues in the 2006 KIA OPTIMA
1 steering complaint has 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
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Fires
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Injuries
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Deaths
All Steering Complaints
2006 KIA OPTIMA NEEDED A NEW TIMING BELT WITHIN THE NEXT FEW THOUSAND + MILES (NEEDS TO BE CHANGED EVERY 60,000 MILES OR SOONER), BUT ONE THE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY JUST CAME OFF AND THEN THE BELT CAME OFF A COUPLE PULLEYS BECAUSE OF THIS. THE BELT ACTUALLY LOOKS FINE, BUT THE PULLEY FAILURE CAUSED THE BELT TO COME OFF. THIS BELT RUNS SEVERAL THINGS SO THE INITIAL LOOSE PULLEY CAUSED THE CAR TO LOSE POWER STEERING, BATTERY LIGHT TO TURN ON, THE A/C FAILED, ETC., AND THEN THE INNER PART OF THE PULLEY CAME OFF AND THE OUTER RING (MAGNETIZED) FELL AND STUCK TO PART OF THE CAR FRAME THAT IS ACTUALLY METAL. MY WIFE MADE IT TO WORK WHILE THE BELT HAD TO STILL BE ON BUT LOOSE, AND IT NOW SITS IN HER PARKING SPOT AT HER JOB (HOSPITAL PARKING RAMP). I WILL PROBABLY HAVE IT TOWED TOMORROW....
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
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
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