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2009 Kia Optima Repair Question


Topics covered: Dealer, Rear window, Smell.
Mileage: 43 miles.

Asked on December 4, 2010

Kia optima breaking sys/esc problems plus

I bought a 2009 optima. I am having problem with breaking system and a few other problems...one dealer said no problem...purchase dealter (distance from my house) found several problems (patched up part of defrost strips on rear window and reprogrammed trany module) and corrected them, but still problems....especially uphill in snow...have to turn esc off and burning smell pressuring car to get up hill...there were a few other problems besides this
Avatar Asked by roseroberta

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Replied on December 4, 2010

I would recommend returning it to the dealer. It sounds like a powertrain / trans issue which at 43K should be under the manufacturer's warranty.

Tiny Answered by Jacobandnickolas (expert)
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