general problems of the 2007 Kia Motor Optima

Eight problems related to equipment have been reported for the 2007 Kia Motor Optima. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2007 Kia Motor Optima based on all problems reported for the 2007 Optima.

1 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 01/21/2020

The air bag just came on a couple days ago . It hasn't been in an accident or anything. The suspension is rough when driving over the smallest thing in the road. Sometimes it just makes a little jump when it tasked gas.

2 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 10/26/2017

Driver's side visor broke. . . . Passenger side previously broken I filed a complaint years ago. . . . No contact from kia. This is dangerous!!!! it is a known problem! kia redesigned the spring. . . . Why isn't this being recalled?! I was pulling into a parking spot when it broke.

3 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 09/22/2014

I was traveling 25 miles an hour on a road and my brakes locked up at a red light. This happen once before, I thought it was because of the rain. Lucky they car in front of us ran the red light to keep us from hiting them. But on the 8th of this month my sister used my car for her drivers test, she tried to use the emergency brake for her test. The man testing her said it does not work. I do not have the funds to fix this. I feel the dealership I bought it from should fix it or replace the car. This could cause a wreck that could kill our family.

4 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 05/14/2014

While backing out of a parking space, my car suddenly accelerated while in reverse gear. I put the brakes on but to no avail. I had no control of the speed. This is all happening going in reverse. I crashed into the building next to the parking lot. The floor mat was seated properly and yes my foot was on the brake pedal.

5 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 07/01/2013

Both the drivers side and passenger side visors will not stay up. They hang down making it unable to see the signal lights. I have read numerous complaints but have not seen a recall.

6 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 05/03/2013

Air bag light came on/ would not go in gear.

7 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 10/20/2010

Air bag light comes on and won't turn off . . . Other problem is both visors won't spring up flopped down . . . The internet is buzzing about kia's lack of concern!!.

8 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 01/01/2010

Both driver and passenger side visors failed and are flopping. This is a dangerous situation. The visor is obstructing my view, and hitting my head. I can't see. The faulty part has been re-designed. . . . Why no recall??? I have instructed my family that if I am involved in an accident to sue kia since they have know about this problem for years!!! passeger side 2010, driver's side 10/2017. I am holding the visors up with bungee cords!!!! this is a know problem with these kias!!!!!.


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