Latches/locks/linkage Related Problems of the 2005 Kia Motor Optima

Table 1 shows two common latches/locks/linkage related problems of the 2005 Kia Motor Optima. The number one most common problem is related to the latches/locks/linkage (53 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
53
Door Latch problems
4

Recently reported Latches/locks/linkage problems of the 2005 Kia Motor Optima

The Latches/locks/linkage problem

The contact owns a 2005 kia Optima. While attempting to exit the vehicle, the door's failed to unlock. The contact had to exit through the sun roof. The contact also stated that he was able to unlock the front passenger side door from outside of the vehicle; however, the front driver's door was   Read details...

The Door Latch problem

The contact owns a 2005 kia Optima. The contact can no longer use the metal door key to open and lock the vehicle. The contact stated that the doors also will not open from the inside in a consistent manner.   Read details...


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