2012 KIA OPTIMA Steeringrack And Pinion Problems
1 NHTSA complaint on file
Steeringrack And Pinion Issues in the 2012 KIA OPTIMA
1 steeringrack and pinion 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 Steeringrack And Pinion Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 KIA OPTIMA. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER. THE CONTACT SAFELY PULLED OVER AS THE BODY OF THE VEHICLE VEERED FROM LEFT TO RIGHT DUE TO THE LOSS OF POWER STEERING ABILITY. IN ADDITION, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO SELMA KIA (2775 AUTO MALL DR., SELMA, CA 93662, (559) 891-2300) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE RACK AND PINION NEEDED REPLACEMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND DID NOT ASSIST. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 155,000.
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Steering
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Electrical System
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Unknown Or Other
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Power Train
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Service Brakes
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Air Bags
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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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Electrical Systemhorn
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Electrical Systemstarter Assembly
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Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
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Equipment
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Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
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Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
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Interior Lighting
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Latcheslockslinkagestrunk Lidlock
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Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagefloor Shift
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Seatsfront Assemblyhead Restraint
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airantilock
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfluid
1 complaint
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield
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