1.7

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
97,000 miles

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problem #1

May 052012

Optima

  • 97,000 miles
The contact owns a 2005 Kia Optima LX. The contact stated that after refueling, fuel was seen leaking from the fuel tank. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where the mechanic confirmed that the fuel tank needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileages were 97,000.

- Caterville, GA, USA