2.1

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
77,200 miles

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problem #2

Dec 182023

Optima

  • 152,000 miles
The contact owns a 2009 Kia Optima. The contact stated while driving at approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle was making an abnormal knocking noise and then stalled. The contact stated that the battery and check engine warning lights were illuminated. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The contact drove the vehicle to an independent mechanic and the vehicle stalled several times while driving to the mechanic. The mechanic had diagnosed the vehicle and determined that there were metal shavings in the oil pan and that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 152,000.

- Houston, TX, USA

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problem #1

Nov 182010

Optima

  • 2,400 miles
This car was purchased in March 2010 and had only 2400 miles on it when the oil pump failed. It took citrus motors in Ontario, ca almost two weeks to acquire the part and replace it. Updated 01/20/11

- Claremont, CA, USA

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