2012 KIA OPTIMA Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly Problems
1 NHTSA complaint on file
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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Fires
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Injuries
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Deaths
All Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly Complaints
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....
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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
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Vehicle Speed Control
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Service Brakes Hydraulic
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Structurebody
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Exterior Lighting
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Suspension
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Engine And Engine Cooling
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Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly
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Visibilitywiper
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Electronic Stability Control Esc
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Fuel System Gasoline
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Seats
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Wheels
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Seat Belts
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Structure
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Tires
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Exterior Lightingheadlights
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Equipment Adaptivemobility
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Exterior Lightingbrake Lights
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Tirestemporaryemergency Spare Tire
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Visibility
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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
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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