Four problems related to engine and engine cooling 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.
My airbag light on and I've check the fuses in it,not it,,, my ac,. The drivers door lock , oxagen senser crank shaft,.
The contact owns a 2001 kia Optima. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken for a routine oil change when she was advised that there was a hole in the engine cradle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis where they stated that the engine cradle needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 105,000 and the current mileage was 120,000. The VIN was not available.
Defect #2032 engine families 1kmxv02. 5d01 improperly made crankshaft position sensors didn't meet dimensional specifications. Epoxy flowed between gaps in cases and contacted the printed circuit board result cracked circuit board capacitor.
Driving and car just died with no warning. Engine is seized. Getting a hard time from dealership because we do our own maintenance. Rep approved taking the engine apart to see what problem is. Dealer put 3 gallons of antifreeze in and it went right out the tailpipe. Oil changed and antifreeze checked a week before incident. Want me to pay $7 a day rental and put me in a rio or spectra. I have an Optima not a little matchbox car. I should get a free loaner because top tech is out and it may take longer than usual to do repairs, if repairs are approved.