Structure Related Problems of the 2005 Kia Motor Optima

Table 1 shows four common structure related problems of the 2005 Kia Motor Optima. The number one most common problem is related to the body (13 problems). The second most common problem is related to the door (three problems).

Table 1. Structure related problems of Kia Motor Optima

Problem Category Number of Problems
Body problems
13
Door problems
3
Frame And Members problems
1
Frame Rust problems
1

Recently reported Structure problems of the 2005 Kia Motor Optima

The Body problem

Driver side door lock does not open using the arm rest switch. Wife was in the car could reach the switch but not the unlatch lever . Car was overheating with ac on with keys in the ignition . Had to have her roll down the passenger door window to manually open the rear passenger side door .   Read details...

The Door problem

Drivers side door will no longer open. When I try to unlock it from either the inside or outside, the unlock mechanism works, but the door will not open. I now have to crawl in from another door and would not be able to get out in an emergency.   Read details...

The Frame And Members problem

I have a lot of complaints. I have a 2005 kia Optima. My air bag light has been on and the dealership told me "anytime anyone with any weight sits down on the seat it will come disconnected". I had it fixed once and now it is on again.   Read details...


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