Power Door Locks Not Working problems of the 2005 Kia Motor Optima

Two problems related to power door locks not working have been reported for the 2005 Kia Motor Optima. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2005 Kia Motor Optima based on all problems reported for the 2005 Optima.

1 Power Door Locks Not Working problem

Failure Date: 09/17/2015

Tl-the contact owns a 2005 kia Optima. The contact stated that while in park, the automatic door locks failed. The contact tried to use the remote for entry and all she heard was clicking. The contact tried to gain entry by using the key and still was not able to gain entry. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or diagnosed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 128,000. Ed.

2 Power Door Locks Not Working problem

Failure Date: 08/05/2013

I cannot enter and exit my car safely anymore. The drivers side door lock will not unlock with key fob or by key manually. I was in a hurry at one point to exit to retrieve my child who had exited the car and was heading into traffic at a parking lot and I could not get out of the car. I had to exit from the passenger side. The door works in rare instances, but is not reliable or dependable. This is my only mode of transportation and I have owned the vehicle since new. However, I no longer feel safe should I have an emergency, I may not be able to enter or exit the car as needed.


Other Electrical System related problems of the 2005 Kia Motor Optima

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Power Door Locks Not Working problems
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