2012 KIA OPTIMA Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly Problems

1 NHTSA complaint on file

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Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly Issues in the 2012 KIA OPTIMA

1 steeringlinkagestie rod assembly complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2012 KIA OPTIMA. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

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All Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly Complaints

#11554019 |
The contact owns a 2012 Kia Optima. The contact stated while driving at various speeds and driving over a bump in the roadway, there was an abnormal rattling sound coming from underneath the front end of the vehicle. Additionally, the front end of the vehicle and the steering column vibrated significantly, and the vehicle was pulling to the right. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that she was able to steer the vehicle back into the lane. The contact stated that the failure had been recurring while driving. The vehicle was taken to an unknown dealer several times, and unknown repairs were completed; however, the failure persisted. Additionally, the vehicle was taken to several independent mechanics who informed the contact that the failure could be related to the tie rod and to unknown bushings. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure....

Other 2012 KIA OPTIMA Problem Areas

Engine 393 complaints Steering 182 complaints Electrical System 118 complaints Unknown Or Other 83 complaints Power Train 52 complaints Service Brakes 50 complaints Air Bags 44 complaints Fuelpropulsion System 42 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 39 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 34 complaints Structurebody 34 complaints Exterior Lighting 26 complaints Suspension 18 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 17 complaints Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly 13 complaints Visibilitywiper 13 complaints Electronic Stability Control Esc 11 complaints Fuel System Gasoline 10 complaints Seats 7 complaints Wheels 7 complaints Seat Belts 5 complaints Structure 5 complaints Tires 5 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlights 3 complaints Equipment Adaptivemobility 2 complaints Exterior Lightingbrake Lights 2 complaints Tirestemporaryemergency Spare Tire 2 complaints Visibility 2 complaints Air Bagsfrontaldriver Clockspringspiral Cassette 1 complaint Electrical Systemhorn 1 complaint Electrical Systemstarter Assembly 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolineturbosupercharger 1 complaint Equipment 1 complaint Firerelated 1 complaint Forward Collision Avoidance Adaptive Cruise Control 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings 1 complaint Interior Lighting 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkages 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkagestrunk Lidlock 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagefloor Shift 1 complaint Seatsfront Assemblyhead Restraint 1 complaint Service Brakes Airantilock 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfluid 1 complaint Steeringrack And Pinion 1 complaint Visibilitywindshield 1 complaint
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