One problem related to car accelerates on its own has been reported for the 2008 Kia Motor Optima. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2008 Kia Motor Optima based on all problems reported for the 2008 Optima.
Police request for vehicle inspection of 2008 kia Optima. The information is being provided by the detective of winchester police department in winchester TN. . . Updated local law enforcement request for assistance with an alleged sudden unintended acceleration incident that resulted in multiple fatalities. The driver of the 2008 kia Optima was traveling at a high speed in the area of 90 mph. The driver traveled down the turning lane and struck a 2003 Ford windstar from the rear. The Ford windstar was pushed across the intersection into a third vehicle which was stopped in the turning lane. The kia Optima came to rest in the left hand lane. The driver stated the vehicle accelerated out of control and it could not be stopped. Upon further investigation, the speedometer was stuck at 93 mph and the rpm's were stuck at 4500. The ignition was stuck in the accessory position and the gear shift was in neutral.
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