Table 1 shows eight common structure related problems of the 2001 Kia Motor Optima. The number one most common problem is related to the frame rust (twelve problems). The second most common problem is related to the frame and members (ten problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Frame Rust problems | |
| Frame And Members problems | |
| Underbody Shield problems | |
| Door problems | |
| Body problems | |
| Paint problems | |
| Structure problems | |
| Trunk Lid problems |
Tl the contact owns a 2001 kia Optima. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for scheduled maintenance, when the vehicle was placed on the lift, the mechanic noticed that the sub frame was severely rusted and the determined that the vehicle should not be driven. Read details...
The contact owns 2001 kia Optima. The contact stated that NHTSA campaign id number: 09v183000, suspension: front was related to the corrosion on the front sub frame of his vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who sprayed an under coating on the bottom to cover the rust, corrosion and Read details...
As I was leaving my neighborhood, my car drifted to the right and fell on top of the right front tire. After inspection of the car, we noticed that there was a hole in the subframe where the suspension broke apart. Insurance informed me of recall sc075 and not kia. Read details...