Table 1 shows eight common service brakes related problems of the 2001 Kia Motor Optima. The number one most common problem is related to the service brakes (six problems). The second most common problem is related to the brake disc rotor (one problem).
The contact owns a 2001 kia Optima. The contact stated that the vehicle surged forward while it was stopped. The contact applied excessive pressure to the brake pedal to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and they were unable to diagnose the failure. Read details...
I have had a ongoing problem with the premature wearing of the front brake pads. This problem causes vibrating and pulsation when applying pressure to the brakes. The first time I took it into the dealer, they looked at it and told me that nothing was wrong. Read details...
The front frame and many components of my 2001 kia Optima have completely rusted out. It currently has 50,000 miles on it and has had many problems since I purchased it. Check engine light is pretty much on every day. Read details...