Steering Related Problems of the 2008 Kia Motor Optima

Table 1 shows two common steering related problems of the 2008 Kia Motor Optima. The number one most common problem is related to the steering (three problems). The second most common problem is related to the steering is tight (one problem).

Table 1. Steering related problems of Kia Motor Optima

Problem Category Number of Problems
Steering problems
3
Steering Is Tight problems
1

Recently reported Steering problems of the 2008 Kia Motor Optima

The Steering problem

This is the 3rd to 4th time the car loosing power steering after driving thru a puddle at a low speed. We have taken this to our local mechanic two times with really no known cause. Mechanic replaced the belt but apparently this did not resolve this issue.   Read details...

The Steering Is Tight problem

First thing in the moring when I start my car up. You don't hear the knocking sound coming from the engine but soon as the car get the engine warmed up you can heaar a very loud ticking noise. Even as you driving the car down the highway you can still hear it.   Read details...


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