Latches/locks/linkage Related Problems of the 2004 Kia Motor Optima

Table 1 shows two common latches/locks/linkage related problems of the 2004 Kia Motor Optima. The number one most common problem is related to the latches/locks/linkage (58 problems). The second most common problem is related to the door latch (seven problems).

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

Problem Category Number of Problems
Latches/locks/linkage problems
58
Door Latch problems
7

Recently reported Latches/locks/linkage problems of the 2004 Kia Motor Optima

The Latches/locks/linkage problem

The contact owns a 2004 kia Optima. The contact stated that the driver's side door failed to unlock. The contact was able to gain access after several attempts. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 101,000.   Read details...

The Door Latch problem

The contact owns a 2004 kia Optima. The contact stated that the driver side door failed to open and close. As the failure progressed, the contact was unable to enter and exit the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure.   Read details...


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