Suspension Related Problems of the 2001 Kia Motor Optima

Table 1 shows six common suspension related problems of the 2001 Kia Motor Optima. The number one most common problem is related to the front suspension (13 problems). The second most common problem is related to the suspension (nine problems).

Table 1. Suspension related problems of Kia Motor Optima


Recently reported Suspension problems of the 2001 Kia Motor Optima

The Front Suspension problem

2001 kia Optima. Consumer writes in regards to sub-frame recall. The consumer believed he was treated unfairly and charged exorbitant repair charges that should have been included in the recall. On October 25, 2012, as the consumer's girlfriend was driving the vehicle, the sub-frame collapsed.   Read details...

The Suspension problem

Tl-the contact owns a 2001 kia Optima. The contact stated took his vehicle to a mechanic. The mechanic stated that the axle had fractured due to severe corrosion on the motor mount brackets. The contact was made aware of NHTSA campaign number: 09v183000 (suspension) through online research.   Read details...

The Front Suspension Control Arm problem

The contact owns a 2001 kia Optima. The contact stated after having his vehicle aligned the front passenger side sub framed collapsed. The vehicle was towed to a local mechanic who diagnosed that the sub frame and the control arm were corroded and needed to be replaced.   Read details...


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