Table 1 shows six common structure related problems of the 2002 Kia Motor Optima. The number one most common problem is related to the frame rust (13 problems). The second most common problem is related to the frame and members (six problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Frame Rust problems | |
| Frame And Members problems | |
| Body problems | |
| Structure problems | |
| Underbody Shield problems | |
| Underbody Shield problems |
Over a weeks time,I noticed my steering wheel was turned like maybe I needed an alignment and it started pulling to the left so bad that I had to force the steering wheel to the right so I wouldn't wreck into the median on the interstate. Read details...
The contact owns a 2002 kia Optima. The contact stated that after he replaced all four tires, the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for an alignment; however, the mechanic was unable to perform an alignment due to the subframe corrosion. The vehicle was not repaired. Read details...
Locked the car as most people do, then went to unlock the car heard it unlock but the door would not open. I could hear the door sound like it was locking/unlocking like it was stuck. I tried to climb through the passenger side to open the door from the inside and it will not open. Read details...