Power Steering Failed Problems of Kia Motor Optima

The contact's wife owns a 2013 kia Optima. The contact stated that while his grand-daughter was driving at an unknown speed, the power steering failed to operate as needed. The contact was unaware if any warning light illuminated when the failure occurred. The contact's grand-daughter took the vehicle to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle with a defective power steering. The dealer nor the manufacturer were notified of the failure. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.

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Tl the contact owns a 2012 kia Optima. The contact stated that while pulling out of her driveway, the vehicle loss power steering assist and ceased without warning. The contact stated that the vehicle was difficult to steer. The vehicle was towed to dorschel kia (3817 w henrietta rd, rochester, NY 14623) where the vehicle was diagnosed with power steering failure however, the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure however, no assistance was provided. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.

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The contact owns a 2011 kia Optima. While driving 65 mph, all the instrument panel warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle lost power and the steering failed. The motor seized up. The vehicle was towed to a local mechanic where it was diagnosed that the motor seized up. The manufacturer was notified and stated that the vehicle was no longer under warranty. The manufacturer stated that the parts would be free of charge, but the contact would have to pay for the labor. The failure mileage was 133,000.

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The contact owns a 2011 kia Optima. While driving at an unknown speed and making a turn, the steering wheel made a clicking noise. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the power steering hose o ring failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 82,000.

The contact owns a 2014 kia Optima. While driving various speeds, the power steering failed without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 300.

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The contact owns a 2014 kia Optima. The contact was driving 50 mph when the power steering assist failed. The vehicle was not taken for inspection or diagnosis. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 100.

The electric assist power steering has failed while driving multiple times leaving the driver with reduced control of the vehicle due to the extreme effort required to steer the vehicle. Indicator lights include traction control, eps and tco. Power steering can be restored by shutting down the car and restarting. Dealer's first attempt to correct after three instances of failure and reset involved calibration of the steering indicator. This lasted approximately 200 miles. Subsequent failure reported to dealer and the vehicle is currently there being diagnosed for the second time.