Door Locks Malfunction Not Allowing Driver or Passanger to Open Their Doors on Kia Optima

Submitted by Sportynut · Apr 1, 2025
Published by RepairPal

Problem overview

A faulty door latch assembly may cause one or both front doors to be difficult to open. Replacing the worn latch will commonly correct this problem.

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