Frame Rust problems of the 2005 Kia Motor Optima

One problem related to frame rust has been reported for the 2005 Kia Motor Optima. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2005 Kia Motor Optima based on all problems reported for the 2005 Optima.

1 Frame Rust problem

Failure Date: 05/01/2013

The frame is extensive rusted to the point where the vehicle's structural integrity has likely been compromised. Nothing unusual has happened that would cause such rust, such as backing into salt water, etc. It has been driven on salted NY roads but still, the rust is extreme on this vehicle even with that taken into consideration. The body has rusted extensively as well, to the point where the rear quarter panels by the rear wheel arches have rusted completely through.


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