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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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KNAGD126845••••••2004 Kia OPTIMA
That is about average for the 2004 Kia OPTIMA — 8 complaints per build across 25 builds.
11on this build
195on the model
25builds in total
Most reportedLatches/locks/linkages 5Structure 2Engine And Engine Cooling 1Fuel System 1
What owners of this build wrote
StructureAug 2022
Door lock/unlock mechanism has failed. Unable to unlock and open door from outside or inside. This defect causes the door to stay locked and unable to open. This can trap people inside of the car if they are unable to crawl out a window or exit from another door. There are many…
Unknown Or OtherAug 2016
Drivers door lock will not open from inside at all & only 10%of the time from outside with key. Pulled fuse on actuators & lock continues to malfunction. Can not efficiently get in or out of the car. Have to slide over center to reach passenger door to get out. I am 6'4" so this…
Latches/locks/linkagesNov 2013
Drivers side door will not unlock from inside or out. Only way in/out of the car is through 3 other doors. Cannot use key to manually get in door. Latch mechanism will not disengage. If you are inside the car and try to unlock the door and open it, it will make a sound like the…
Fuel SystemJul 2010
The fuel system is giving me problem after problem after problems I have changed the fuel pump 3 times in 12 months. And the head lights also keep going out. I've changed the left side head light twice and the right side once in 4-1/2 years
Engine And Engine CoolingMay 2008
I was on my way to work and my car just stopped running while I was driving on the highway. I got it towed, it is the crankshaft position sensor, the cost to repair $460. I have done some research on the internet and many people have had this problem with this year. Also earlier…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN KNAGD126845324085 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.