Table 1 shows five common vehicle speed control related problems of the 2001 Kia Motor Optima. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle speed control (three problems). The second most common problem is related to the car accelerates on its own (one problem).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control problems | |
| Car Accelerates On Its Own problems | |
| Accelerator Pedal problems | |
| Speed Sensor problems | |
| Speed Control Springs problems |
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...
While driving about 55 mph on the highway and without warning consumer's vehicle suddenly accelerated up to 75 mph or more, resulting in a collision with another vehicle. Driver sustained minor injuries, was not transported by ambulance nor was there any fatality. Read details...
When car is started after it has sat for extended amount of time and put in drive car hesitates and does not move when acclerator is pressed. Have taken to two different kia dealerships and both say nothing is wrong. Read details...