Door problems of the 2001 Kia Motor Optima

Three problems related to door have 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.

1 Door problem

Failure Date: 07/15/2002

Power locks on both doors would fail to operate. Vehicle been to the dealer on three occasions, and problem stilloccurring. Feel free to provide any further information.

2 Door problem

Failure Date: 07/10/2001

Power door locks would lock and unlock by themselves trapping the driver. The engine would stall. Both would occur intermittently/simutaneously. Vehicle was taken to dealer shop, and had computer module replaced. Feel free to provide any further information on this matter.

3 Door problem

Failure Date: 04/27/2001

Power locking mechanism for doors operate erratically. Consumer cannot unlock driver's side door without locking all of doors at the same time. Please provide any additional information/attachments.


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