8.3

pretty bad
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
4,200 miles

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2004 Kia Optima steering problems

steering problem

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2004 Kia Optima Owner Comments

problem #1

Sep 012004

Optima

  • Automatic transmission
  • 4,200 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Irregular occurrences of steering problem, leaking power steering rack. Since the initial repair of the power steering rack, the consumer has continued to experience problems with the steering, however the dealer was unable to duplicate the consumers concern. The consumer stated when the vehicle was started in the mornings, there was a second delay in the transmission.

- Frederick, MD, USA

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