Vehicle Speed Control Related Problems of the 2009 Kia Motor Optima

Table 1 shows three common vehicle speed control related problems of the 2009 Kia Motor Optima. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle speed control (nine problems). The second most common problem is related to the cruise control (one problem).

Table 1. Vehicle Speed Control related problems of Kia Motor Optima


Recently reported Vehicle Speed Control problems of the 2009 Kia Motor Optima

The Vehicle Speed Control problem

The contact owns a 2009 kia Optima. The contact stated that while driving and depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle violently jerked. The contact mentioned that excessive force was required on the brake pedal in order for the vehicle to come to a stop.   Read details...

The Cruise Control problem

1st esc off light came on & stayed on, pressing esc button did nothing. Cruise control began not working. Brake lights do not work. Blinkers work, but no brake lights. Fuses & bulbs have been checked and none are blown.   Read details...

The Car Accelerates On Its Own problem

The contact owns 2009 kia Optima. The contact stated that while attempting to accelerate from a stop, the vehicle hesitated and suddenly accelerated rapidly. The contact was able to immediately engage the brake pedal and stop the vehicle. The failure was experienced several times.   Read details...


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