One problem related to brake disc rotor has been reported for the 2001 Kia Motor Optima. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2001 Kia Motor Optima based on all problems reported for the 2001 Optima.
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. When I brought the car home, my husband was not happy with the response I received and we brought it back a second time. The replaced the rotors but charged me a $35. 00 fee. It has been approximately 4 months and the same problem is beginning to happen again. I purchased my car brand new and it is less than 2 years old with 19900 miles.