Door Problems of Kia Motor Optima

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.

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The contact owns a 2003 kia Optima. When utilizing the interior and exterior front passenger side door handles, they failed to operate properly. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 177,526.

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The contact owns a 2003 kia Optima. The contact stated that the passenger side door failed to unlock from either side of the vehicle. The failure was persistent. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The contact also mentioned that the same failure occurred on the driver side door prior to the failure. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was approximately 147,433.

The contact owns a 2004 kia Optima. The contact stated that the driver side door failed to unlock or open. The contact had to get in and out of the vehicle by using the passenger side door. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 138,000.

Drivers side door will no longer open. When I try to unlock it from either the inside or outside, the unlock mechanism works, but the door will not open. I now have to crawl in from another door and would not be able to get out in an emergency. This appears to be a common problem with kias and could cause serious injury. This needs to be addressed with kia.

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I had parked at the grocery store one night and my car door wouldn't shut. It appeared as though the latch was stuck in a position that wouldn't catch. Finally, after lifting the door handle and pushing the door shut, it stayed closed. When I came out of the store, I found that the driver side door would not open. I tried using the key and the automatic lock features, but neither allowed for the door to open. I now have to exit and enter in the passenger side door. If I were to get into an accident, I would be trapped.

The contact owns a 2003 kia Optima. The contact stated that the front passenger's side door would not open. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis. The technician stated that the door actuator would have to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 65,000. Updated 01/07/lj.

I was trapped inside the car when the drivers door would not open by activating the inside door handle, the inside door unlock lever or the remote key fob. When I used the door handle nothing happened. When I pressed the inside door unlock lever I could hear the power unlock mechanism activate but the door would not open. Nor would the door open when the remote key fob unlock was pressed even though I could hear the unlock mechanism activate. The door latch would not release and allow the door to open. I had to crawl across the front console to exit the car thru the passenger door. Due to the small size of the car this could easily have been impossible with an injury or for an elderly person. In case of a fire where the only exit was thru the drivers door this would be a fatal component failure. After exiting thru the passenger door I tried to unlock the door with the key but the latch would not release the door. I tried pressing and releasing the remote unlock with and without the key multiple times using multiple combinations of the door handle, door unlock lever and remote key fob, nothing worked. This is a very dangerous situation. The door handle and door key should always function to allow exit from the car.

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Passenger side door automatically locks when you try to open it. Whether in or out, it won't open. Sometimes it will open with a key out of the car, but will not open from inside.

The contact owns a 2006 kia Optima. While attempting to exit the vehicle, the front driver side door failed to unlock from the inside. The contact had to roll down the window and use the exterior door handle in order to unlock the door. The dealer was unable to diagnose the cause of the failure. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 40,000.

The front passager door handle snapped in half. One week later the drivers door handle snapped in half while being opened. There was no extra force or pressure on the handles they just broke in your hands.

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The drivers door will not open from the outside or the inside. I have to crawl in from the passenger side and then when I want to get out I have to crawl over and exit from the passenger side. Tried to unlock it with my keyless entry and now it doesn't work. Replaced batteries but still not working. My son kept turning the key in the door and finally got it opened. The next time I drove it the same thing happened. I am tired of having to crawl in and out of my car. I always enjoyed driving my kia but not anymore.

Passenger side door did not unlock. This forced passenger to come out from the driver side door.

The contact owns a 2004 kia Optima. The contact stated that the driver side door was defective and would not open from neither the inside or outside of the vehicle. The dealer diagnosed that a module inside the door would need to be replaced. The manufacturer was not contacted and the vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 85, 960 and the current mileage was 86,000.

Owner of 2003 kia Optima - driver door won't open from inside our outside. Owner must use passenger door to gain access to vehicle. Exterior door handle seems loose. Unable to open door to remove door panel.

The contact owns a 2003 kia Optima. The contact stated that the drivers side door would not open or close. The dealer informed the contact that since the vehicle was no longer under warranty that they would not be able to provide her with any assistance. The manufacturer advised the contact that if she repaired her vehicle and a recall was later issued that she would be entitled to a refund. The vehicle was awaiting repairs. The current mileage was 127,000. The failure mileage was 126,000. Updated 05/03/lj updated 05/11/11.

Driver's door won't open. Failed in shut position.

The driver's side door on my 2004 kia Optima locks itself back when I open it. I can't get in or out the car because the door will not open. I went to get in the car and it would not open. I've had to climb across the center console to get in the car. This is a safety issue for me because it hurts my back everytime I have to do this. This is my only form of transportation so I need to have this fixed. Did an online search to see what the problem could possibly be and found out that I wasn't the only one with this issue. I feel there needs to be a recall on this vehicle to remedy this issue with so many people complaining about the same thing on the same year,make, and model car. Will check back to see what is being done to resolve these issues. If nothing is being done then will seek other avenues to handle this matter.

Door jam on right back door and sun visors on right passenger over view just drops down in the passenger or child view thats causes one to become fearful.

I have a 2005 kia Optima. I have not even had the car for three years and am having a major problem. Approximately six months ago my driver side door would not open. I could not afford to have the car repaired until last week. I picked the car up yesterday and did not drive it for half an hour when the door would not open again. I paid almost $400 and the door still will not open. It is back in the shop and my mechanic does not seem to be able to fix the problem. Can anyone tell me how to fix this before something tragic happens to me and my son because of this vehicle? I cannot afford to buy another one!.

The contact owns a 2008 kia Optima. While driving 40 mph, air would seep through the window while it was closed. The contact could hear the wind at speeds of 40 and 60 mph. One dealer suggested driving with the rearview mirror closed towards the door. Another dealer attempted to adjust the door, but was unsuccesful. The vehicle has not been repaired. The current and failure mileages were less than 4,000.

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2003 kia Optima driver side door wont open from inside or out. No warranty on the car, was told by kia dealership when I called that they have heard of the problem!! also the passenger door is doing the same thing. Lots of blogs about this problem. What happens when my daughter has to get out of her car and cant? sometimes she has to get in and out through the back seat doors!!.

About a year ago the driver side door lock stuck and I could not open the door. Took the vehicle in to the repair shop and they fixed it. 2 months ago the same problem occurred with the front passenger side door lock and I was unable to open the door, of course now the manufacturer's warranty no longer applies.

The contact owns a 2004 kia Optima. The contact stated that the front driver side door would become stuck and he was unable to open the door. The contact would have to exit the vehicle through the passenger side door. The contact stated the vehicle was previously repaired for the failure four years prior to the most recent recurrence. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 32,000 and the current mileage was 98,000.

Power locks on both doors would fail to operate. Vehicle been to the dealer on three occasions, and problem stilloccurring. Feel free to provide any further information.

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Power door locks would lock and unlock by themselves trapping the driver. The engine would stall. Both would occur intermittently/simutaneously. Vehicle was taken to dealer shop, and had computer module replaced. Feel free to provide any further information on this matter.

Power locking mechanism for doors operate erratically. Consumer cannot unlock driver's side door without locking all of doors at the same time. Please provide any additional information/attachments.