10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 2
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
50,829 miles

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problem #1

Dec 192011

Optima 4-cyl

  • 1,300 miles
The contact owns a 2011 Kia Optima. While attempting to make a left turn, the contact inadvertently deactivated the headlights when the turn signal lever was pushed down. The contact stated that the end point of the turn signal lever included a knob that controlled the headlights, which easily rotated to deactivate the headlights while making a turn. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing where the technicians advised that there was not a remedy available for the issue and the design of the vehicle could not be compromised. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 1,300. Updated 02/15/12 the dealer informed the consumer, there was no fix for the problem. Updated 02/29/12

- Bellevue, WA, USA

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