Tl*the contact owns a 2007 kia optima. While the contact was backing out of the driveway at a low speed, he attempted to place the vehicle into drive. He noticed that the transmission would not engage into any gear and the emergency brake had to be applied to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that the shift cable needed to be re-attached. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure still persists. The current mileage was 38,100 and failure mileage was 26,591.
2007 Kia Optima transmission complaints
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Tl*the contact owns a 2007 kia optima. While driving approximately 35 MPH on normal road conditions, the trunk warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. Unexpectedly, the trunk unlatched without assistance. The failure occurred spontaneously. The driver pulled over to the side of the road and closed the trunk door. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer four times for inspection, but they were unable to duplicate the failure. The failures occurred on thirty separate occasions. The failure mileage was 6,000 and current mileage was 14,000. Updated 03/18/09.*lj there was a hesitiation with the vehicle between 40 and 50 MPH, there was a burning smell when the vehicle was turned off. There was no heat coming from the lower heating ducts. The cruise control came on by itself
2007 kia optima with several safety issues. Consumer states that the transmission was replaced in february 2008, 5 weeks after the car was purchased. In april mechanic informed consumer that the #1 engine bracket bolt was missing. *kb the consumer stated the TPMS light illuminated occasionally.
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