Transmission Gear Slipping problems of the 2006 Kia Motor Optima

One problem related to transmission gear slipping has been reported for the 2006 Kia Motor Optima. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2006 Kia Motor Optima based on all problems reported for the 2006 Optima.

1 Transmission Gear Slipping problem

Failure Date: 08/17/2011

Keyless entry on driverside only locked me in and out of the car. Lock will only open 1/2 of the way. Airbag light came on and will not go off. I can not get an inspection. They say the system is unstable. Transmission has slipped a couple of times.


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