10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
27,881 miles

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problem #1

Oct 172018

Optima

  • 2,843 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Kia Optima. While driving 15 mph, the steering wheel became loose and the traction control and power steering warning indicators illuminated. The contact also mentioned that when turning left or right, a clicking noise was detected. In addition, the steering wheel would only allow the contact to turn approximately one inch to the left or right, and the steering wheel eventually seized. The vehicle was taken to South shore Kia (1128 sunrise hwy, copiague, NY 11726, (631) 991-3910) where the contact was informed that the computer needed to be reset. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was 2,843.

- Massapequa Park, NY, USA

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