4.1

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
29,336 miles

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problem #2

Oct 172007

Optima 6-cyl

  • 58,671 miles
The contact owns a 2003 Kia Optima. The contact stated that the vehicle canister close valve failed, which caused the fuel gauge to display inaccurate readings. The check engine light illuminated and the dealer stated that a vapor hose attached to the fuel canister cracked. The dealer replaced the canister close valve and lever fender. The repair costs totaled $104; however, the repairs did not correct the failure. The dealer is now suggesting that the cluster panel will need to be replaced. The manufacturer stated that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign id number 04V180000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly) and would not assist. The failure mileage was 58,671. Updated 07/29/08 the consumer stated while filling the gas tank, the pump clicked, but that gas gauge only showed 1/2 tank of gas. Updated 08/05/08

- San Jose , CA, USA

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problem #1

Nov 092004

Optima 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
El auto Kia Optima 2003, en mltiples ocasiones ha marcado altas temperaturas. Existen problemas para ponerle gasolina ya que la bota O no permite que SE le eche ms entre otros defectos.

- Sj, PR, USA

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