Table 1 shows eight common service brakes related problems of the 2002 Kia Motor Optima. The number one most common problem is related to the brake disc rotor (three problems). The second most common problem is related to the brake electric antilock (two problems).
When braking vehicle vibrated severely. Vehicle was taken to the dealer, who informed the consumer that the front brake rotors and pads needed to be replaced due to excessive wear. Read details...
2002 kia Optima lx. There is an electrical problem with the vehicle. The lights will start to flicker, and then the vehicle will lose power and shut everything down. When the temperature was around 80-90 degrees and at long distances this problem will happen. Read details...
Purchased car brand new on April 30, 2003 - incident #1: July 15, 2003, I was traveling about 30-35 miles per hour exiting the mass pike exit at route 30. All traffic was slowing to exit - I applied the brakes - went all the way down - realized that the breaks were not working - panicked - Read details...