2001 Kia Optima Other Problems
2 owner-reported other complaints from NHTSA data
2
Complaints
Feb 2003 – Sep 2015
Date Range
Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.
Owner Complaints (2)
highUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Sep 2015
Your car's front K-frame (a structural part underneath the vehicle) has developed rust and is making loud noises while you drive. This rust has affected your vehicle's wheel alignment, which could potentially lead to loss of control while driving.
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NHTSA #: 10761158
mediumUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Feb 2003
AUTO; KIA; OPTIMA ...................TIME AND CHAIN ,GEAR WEARS OUT ,DUE TO COLD WEATHER, LOOSING BRAKES AND STEERING WHEN THE MOTOR STOPS RUNNING ,WHEN GOING DOWN THE HIGHWAY.
NHTSA #: 10005580