Latches/locks/linkage Related Problems of the 2003 Kia Motor Optima

Table 1 shows two common latches/locks/linkage related problems of the 2003 Kia Motor Optima. The number one most common problem is related to the latches/locks/linkage (43 problems). The second most common problem is related to the door latch (four problems).

Table 1. Latches/locks/linkage related problems of Kia Motor Optima

Problem Category Number of Problems
Latches/locks/linkage problems
43
Door Latch problems
4

Recently reported Latches/locks/linkage problems of the 2003 Kia Motor Optima

The Latches/locks/linkage problem

The contact owns a 2003 kia Optima. The contact stated that the passenger side door failed to unlock from either side of the vehicle. The failure was persistent. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired.   Read details...

The Door Latch problem

The contact owns a 2003 kia Optima. The contact stated that the passenger doors would not unlock from the interior or exterior of the vehicle. The only way to exit from the vehicle was to climb out from the opposite side. The contact also stated that the headlights would fail intermittently.   Read details...


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